Before Mr Peter Huang decided to buy an electric car, one of the concerns he had was whether there were enough charging points across the island. After he got the Hyundai Ioniq in Feb, Mr Huang soon realised that this was no longer a concern. He managed to work around the public charging points available and one provided at the car distributor. Mr Huang is among a small but growing group of electric-car owners in Singapore. So far, the take-up of EVs here has been slow. Drivers who are hesitant to buy electric cars said that they have concerns over the lifespan and warranty of the car battery and the availability of charging stations. Right now, only about 30 condominiums here have charging points installed. However, from experience, electric-car drivers such as Mr Huang said that they have learnt to adapt and adjust travel routes to align with the locations of chargers. Distributors are also starting to bring in more affordable models of electric cars.... Continue Reading