Singapore, April 28 -- Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining ground in Singapore, accounting for the majority of new car registrations for the first time, according to official data.

Statistics from the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) show that EVs made up 57.6% of the 13,322 new cars registered in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 7,679 units. This marks a sharp increase from 45% in 2025, 18.1% in 2023, 11.7% in 2022 and just 3.8% in 2021.

Chinese automaker BYD led the market with 3,239 registrations, representing 24.3% of total sales and further consolidating its dominant position. Three other Chinese brands - Chery, GAC Group and MG Motor - also entered the top 10 best-selling car brands in Singapore for the ...