Singapore's electric vehicle (EV) charging network is set to receive a significant upgrade with the planned deployment of an ultra-fast charger by the fourth quarter of 2025. This state-of-the-art 480-kilowatt (kW) system, a collaboration between Huawei Digital Power Singapore and SP Mobility, a subsidiary of utilities provider SP Group, promises to add over 200 kilometers of driving range in just five minutes, a nearly tenfold improvement over current fast-charging capabilities.

The inaugural ultra-fast charger will be strategically located at a public carpark within Temasek Polytechnic in Tampines, a key transport hub for Singapore’s eastern region. This facility will feature at least four charging points, integrating seamlessly into SP Mobility’s existing network at the polytechnic. Crucially, the new infrastructure is designed to accommodate not only passenger electric cars but also electric commercial vehicles and private buses, addressing a critical need for high-power charging solutions for larger, heavier vehicles often constrained by size or weight at standard public charging locations.

According to spokespersons from SP Mobility and Huawei, the 480kW rating denotes the charger’s maximum power output, which can be directed to a single vehicle or intelligently distributed among multiple EVs simultaneously. This capacity significantly surpasses Singapore's current charging points, which typically range from 3.7kW to 250kW. While the charger's capability is paramount, actual charging speed also depends on the EV's maximum acceptance rate; for instance, a Hyundai Ioniq 5 can accept up to 350kW, whereas a mass-market BYD Atto 3 is limited to 100kW, and a heavy-duty BYD T9 truck can charge at up to 184kW.

Though pricing for the new charging points has yet to be announced, it is expected to exceed the 76.3 to 81.8 cents per kilowatt-hour charged by SP Mobility’s existing fast chargers, reflecting the substantial infrastructure investment and higher power capacity. The charger incorporates advanced liquid cooling technology, enabling high-speed electricity dispensation with enhanced energy efficiency and reduced maintenance requirements. Furthermore, an integrated energy storage system acts as a buffer, storing electricity for rapid, on-demand delivery to EVs.

This deployment at Temasek Polytechnic represents the first tangible outcome of a 2024 partnership between Huawei and a subsidiary of Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) aimed at integrating Huawei’s ultra-fast charging technology into the public network. Mr. Dean Cher, Managing Director of SP Mobility, highlighted the company's ongoing efforts to identify additional sites suitable for high-power chargers, particularly those that can serve the expanding fleet of heavy commercial vehicles and buses, which require long operational hours and high daily mileage. In line with this strategic focus, SP Mobility will also serve as the EV charging solution partner for Goldbell Group, a prominent player in commercial vehicle leasing and distribution. As of May 2025, Singapore’s fleet of fully electric commercial vehicles and buses has grown to 5,806 units, up from 4,949 in 2024 and 3,580 in 2023, underscoring the escalating demand for robust charging infrastructure.