Vehicule Emissions Scheme

All new and used petrol or diesel vehicles imported for registration in Singapore shall comply with the Euro VI emission standards. 

Singapore implemented the Vehicule Emissions Scheme (VES) in 2018 to encourage the purchase of cleaner passenger cars.  The scheme categorised the cars into one of 5 VES bands, based on the emission level of the worst-performing  pollutant, including carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. 

Car buyers can benefit from rebate or pay a surcharge for the purchase of new cars, depending on the VES band to promote the adoption of cleaner cars. From 2021 to 2025, the VES was enhanced with increased rebates and higher surcharges.  In addition, the pollutant threshold was tightened from January 2024 onwards.

On 1 April 2023, Singapore adopted the WLTP as the sole test procedure for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs).  For passenger cars (including taxis), the full switch to WLTP will take effect from 1 January 2024.

Want to know more about this policy ? Learn more (https://www.globalfueleconomy.org/media/597460/07_singapore-fuel-economy-initiatives.pdf)