More Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands are making their debut in Singapore, driven by the city-state's push for EV adoption. Let's dive into the details:

 Zeekr by Geely

- Luxury Brand: Geely-owned luxury brand Zeekr recently launched in Singapore with the Zeekr X, a premium SUV priced at 199,999 Singapore dollars ($150,604).

- Premium Driving Experience: Mars Chen, vice president of Zeekr, emphasized that their launch aims to offer more than just a form of conveyance. They want to provide a premium driving experience that elevates urban living.

- Southeast Asia Expansion: Zeekr is optimistic that their Singapore launch will help grow their footprint across Southeast Asia and beyond.

 Xpeng Motors

- Entry into Singapore: Xpeng Motors entered the Singapore market just a week earlier. They set up a pop-up showroom, allowing visitors to test drive the Xpeng G6 electric SUV.

- Pricing: Prices start from SG$209,999 for the standard model and SG$224,999 for the longer-range version.

 Government Incentives

- EV Early Adoption Incentive: To sustain the momentum of EV adoption, Singapore extended the EV Early Adoption Incentive scheme until 2025. Newly registered fully electric cars and taxis receive a 45% rebate off the additional registration fee, capped at SG$15,000¹.

- Charging Infrastructure: Analysts note that Singapore's EV charging infrastructure needs to expand rapidly to support continued EV adoption.

Singapore's commitment to cleaner energy includes phasing out diesel-powered cars and taxis by 2025 and internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030. The goal is to have all vehicles running on cleaner energy by 2040.