Import supervision and certification process of new - energy vehicles in Singapore

With the increasing global attention to environmental protection and sustainable development,New energyCars have gradually become the mainstream choice of transportation. As a major economy in Asia, Singapore has strict supervision and certification procedures for the import of new energy vehicles. This article will analyze in detail the import supervision and certification process of new energy vehicles in Singapore.

The supervision of imported new energy vehicles in Singapore involves multiple departments, including the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the National Environment Agency (NEA), the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Singapore Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board (SPRING Singapore).

Singapore has not formulated specific regulations for electric vehicles, but there are relevant provisions related to electric vehicles in Chapter 276 of the Road Traffic Act and its subsidiary regulations.

Singapore requires each new car brand and model to undergo type certification. This process includes the registration of the manufacturer and its safety testing facilities, the management of vehicle specifications after self - certification, type certification tests, etc.

The certification process for electric vehicles to enter the Singapore market is shown in the following figure:

In addition, Singapore also has a detailed certification process for electric vehicles, involving multiple documents and test reports. The main documents required for new energy vehicles to enter the Singapore market are:

The establishment and background of the vehicle manufacturer: This includes the basic information, history, experience, etc. of the manufacturer.
Annual production of electric vehicles, the number of electric vehicles exported and the countries of export: This provides Singapore with an overview of the manufacturers production capacity and market share.
Appropriate documents issued by an approved institution to prove the international recognition of the vehicle manufacturer: For example, the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) code assigned by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
Appropriate documents issued by the certification authorities of the approving country and other countries (if any) to prove the conformity of the vehicle.
List of electric vehicle components and relevant standards that the electric vehicle components comply with (provided by the vehicle manufacturer), as well as test reports that meet the requirements.
Certification and test reports issued by overseas designated technical service agencies (such as TUV, DEKRA, VCA, etc.) indicating that the electric vehicle complies with the requirements of the electric power drive system in UN ECE Regulation No. 100.
Appropriate documents indicating that the electric vehicle charging device has been tested in accordance with TR25:2016 Technical Specification for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems.
Type tests that the vehicle has undergone.
The safety features (mechanical and electrical) of the vehicle, such as electrical isolation to prevent the risk of electric shock.
List of the vehicle manufacturers facilities and equipment (with photos).
A copy of the facility assessment certificate issued by the certification body that conducts routine inspections of the vehicle manufacturers facilities and equipment.
Detailed technical specifications for importing the vehicle into Singapore.

The import of cars in Singapore is mainly divided into two modes: regular import and parallel import. Different import modes have their specific requirements and procedures.

The supervision and certification process for the import of new energy vehicles in Singapore reflects its high attention to environmental protection and road safety. For new energy vehicle manufacturers hoping to enter the Singapore market, it is crucial to understand and follow these processes. This not only ensures the safety and environmental friendliness of new energy vehicles, but also provides consumers with more choices.