Singapore Updates Driving Licence Rules To Cover All Electric Vehicles Up To 3000kg

From 15 June, holders of Class 3 and Class 3A driving licences will be allowed to drive all electric light goods vehicles (eLGVs) and electric small buses with an unladen weight of up to 3000kg. The change raises the previous limit of 2,500kg and is in response to the growing recognition that electric vehicles are often heavier than their combustion-engined counterparts due to their battery packs. Unlike conventional petrol or diesel-powered vehicles, ...

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Class 3 and 3A Drivers To Gain Access To Heavier EVs With Updated Ruling

From 15 December, holders of Class 3 and 3A driving licences in Singapore will be allowed to drive selected heavier electric light goods vehicles (LGVs) and electric small buses. Under the current rules, Class 3 and 3A drivers can operate LGVs and small buses with an unladen weight (ULW) of up to 2,500kg. Anything heavier requires a Class 4 or 4P licence. Electric vehicles, by their very nature, tend to be ...

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