By the fourth quarter of 2025, you’ll see a major upgrade in Singapore’s electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape. Huawei, the Chinese technology company, is set to introduce a 480kW ultra-fast charger, the first of its kind in the country. This charger will be installed at Temasek Polytechnic in Tampines, and it’s fast, really fast. It can add more than 200km of driving range in just five minutes, which is nearly 10 times quicker than the fastest chargers currently available here.
This new charging hub will feature at least four charging points and will be integrated into the existing network operated by SP Mobility, a subsidiary of SP Group. Temasek Polytechnic already has 20 charging points spread across three carparks, but this addition brings a new level of speed and capability.
Powerful charging, even for buses and trucks
What sets this ultra-fast charger apart is not just its speed, but its suitability for a wider range of vehicles. Most public charging stations are built for standard electric cars. Larger vehicles, such as private buses and commercial trucks, often can’t access these chargers due to weight and size restrictions. The new Huawei charger, however, will be ready to support those heavier EVs.
A spokesperson for SP Mobility and Huawei stated that the location is ideal because Temasek Polytechnic serves as a key transportation hub in eastern Singapore. This makes it easier for drivers of both private and commercial electric vehicles to stop by for a quick charge.
The charger’s 480kW rating means it can either deliver its full output to one vehicle or divide it among several. By comparison, current chargers in Singapore range from just 3.7kW to 250kW, making this new one a major step forward.
That said, the actual charging speed depends not just on the charger, but also on what your EV can handle. Some of the fastest cars today, such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, support up to 350 kW. Mass-market models, such as the BYD Atto 3, however, can only accept up to 100 kW. Even the heavy-duty BYD T9 truck tops out at 184kW—well within the range of the new charger’s capability.
Supporting the future of commercial EVs
The pricing for the new ultra-fast charging service hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it’s expected to cost more than SP Mobility’s current fast charging rates, which range between 76.3 and 81.8 cents per kilowatt-hour. The higher price will reflect the advanced infrastructure and power capacity involved.
To maintain speed and reliability, the charger uses liquid cooling technology, which keeps the system energy-efficient and reduces maintenance needs. It also features an integrated energy storage system, allowing power to be stored and released on demand, particularly helpful during peak hours or power outages.
This charger marks the first of several to come under a new partnership between Huawei and a subsidiary of Singapore’s Land Transport Authority. The goal? To expand access to ultra-fast public charging across the island.
Dean Cher, managing director of SP Mobility, said the company has been actively scouting locations to install chargers that can cater to heavy commercial vehicles. These fleets typically operate extended hours and cover high mileage, making ultra-fast charging a significant benefit.
Huawei and SP Mobility are also teaming up with Goldbell Group, a major player in commercial vehicle leasing, to support their logistics and charging needs for heavy vehicles.
As of May 2025, Singapore had 5,806 fully electric commercial vehicles and buses in operation. That’s up from 4,949 in 2024 and 3,580 in 2023—a clear sign that demand for high-speed charging is only set to grow.
