EV Common Charger Grant (ECCG)
Government pays for 50% of EV chargers in
Condominium and private apartments!
To encourage adoption of Electric Vehicle (EVs) in Singapore, LTA has launched the Electric vehicle common charger grant (ECCG) for all condominiums and private apartments (NLPRs) be equipped with 2,000 EV chargers!
29 July 2021 – 31 December 2025
( First come first serve basis )
The ECCG may co-fund the installation of smart chargers for up to 1% of residential car park lots, rounded-up to the nearest whole number.
Case Study 1
If there are 140 car park lots in a NLPR, 1% of 140 = 1.4, rounded-up to the nearest whole number to 2. This means that 2 chargers will be eligible for co-funding.
Case Study 2
If there are 70 car park lots in an NLPR, 1% of 70 = 0.7, rounded-up to the nearest whole number to 1. This means that 1 charger will be eligible for co-funding.
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Co-Funded Components –
Max cap of $4,000 for each charger.
The grant comprises of 3 segments
50%
On Charger Equipment
Example of Approved Charger
(must possess LNO – letter of no objection from LTA-EMA)
The grant supports
SMART CHARGERS only*
Charge Point Protocol (v1.6)
Energy Management
Charger must be able to control the operations ( Energy management capabilities and other operational activity)
Charger Software
Charger management software must be able to receive and record the charger’s energy consumptions and set the charging rates
50%
Fee of Licensed Electrical Worker Fees (LEW)
After the installation has been installed, it is required to arrange for a Licensed Electrical Worker to examine if the charger is installed according to the TR25:2016 guidelines and inspection checklist
50%
Of Cabling and installation cost
(Max cap of $1,000)
The installer will have to connect the chargers to the building’s electrical source which requires additional wiring needed to be installed.
Not convinced?
Look at our examples
Breakdown Example
| S/N | Components | Before ECCG | After ECCG (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WallBox Commander 2 (Retailing at $5,000) - Smart charger - LNO approved - TR25:2016 certified - ICE | $5,000 | $2,500 |
| 2 | LEW Fee | $1,000 | $500 |
| 3 | Cabling and installation ($3,000 each charger) Price varies based on the distance from the electrical source to the actual charging point location | $3,000 | $2,000* |
| $5,000 +$1,000 +$3,000 _________ | $2,500 +$500 +$2,000 _________ $5,000 ($4,000 Savings) |
The costs provided are based on examples only.
* - Maximum cap at $1,000
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ECCG Grant FAQs*
What is ECCG Grant?
The Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant (ECCG) is launched by LTA to encourage the installation of shared electric vehicle (EV) chargers in non-landed private residences (NLPRs), such as condominiums and private apartments. The ECCG will co-fund installation costs of 2,000 EV chargers at NLPRs, as an early adoption incentive.
How many chargers are eligible for the grant in your carpark?
The number of chargers eligible for the grant is based on 1% of the total number of residential carpark lots, rounded-up to the nearest whole number.
For example, if your carpark has less than 100 lots, it will be eligible for 1 EV charging lot.
Carparks with 200 lots = 2 Chargers
Carparks with 280 lots = 3 Chargers
How much can you claim and what can you claim?
The co-funding amount is capped at 50% of the cost of each eligible cost component, capped at a total of $4,000 per charger. Within this cap, there is an additional sub-cap of $1,000 per charger for cabling and installation works.
Cost Components:
1) Charging system (e.g. charger equipment) - 50%
2) Licensed electrical worker fees - 50%
3) Cabling and installation costs - - 50% or up to $1,000 cap
Items that are not directly required for the installation or operations of a charger are not eligible for claims. These include (but are not limited to): signages, repainting of carpark lots, electrical infrastructure upgrades, civil infrastructure, grid connection fee charged by SP PowerGrid (SPPG) from higher load intake etc.
Can those with existing EV chargers apply for the grant?
Yes, they can apply for the grant, to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. However, the priority will be given to the applications of NLPRs with no existing EV chargers.
So how do you apply for the grant?
Interested parties may apply via the Government’s Business Grants Portal (BGP)
and WATT can assist you in the entire process.
EV Common Charger Grant (ECCG)
Government pays for 50% of EV chargers in
Condominium and private apartments!
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