Charge+ has launched a new electric‑vehicle charging hub in the eastern district of Singapore, branding it the Tampines EV charging cluster. The cluster comprises 38 charging points spread across four nearby commercial sites, each selected for its proximity to retail activity and residential neighborhoods.
Four sites make up the Tampines cluster
The first location is the Giant Hypermarket, where drivers can access two direct‑current (DC) fast chargers capable of 120 kW, though the output drops to 60 kW when two vehicles charge at once. Six alternating‑current (AC) units deliver 7.4 kW each. Rates are $0.75 per kilowatt‑hour (kWh) for DC and $0.649 for AC.
At IKEA Tampines, the plan includes two DC chargers rated at 60 kW, halving to 30 kW under dual‑load conditions, plus eighteen AC units of 7.4 kW. The AC price is set at $0.45 per kWh, while the DC cost is still being finalised.
The Courts Tampines site mirrors the Giant layout, offering two high‑power DC chargers (reduced to 60 kW for simultaneous use) and six 7.4 kW AC chargers, both billed at $0.75 and $0.649 per kWh respectively.
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Lastly, T‑Space provides two high‑power DC chargers, also throttling to 60 kW when paired, with a uniform rate of $0.75 per kWh. No AC units were listed for this venue.
Why the cluster matters for local drivers
The four sites sit within roughly 200 metres of one another inside Tampines Retail Park, a design choice meant to let motorists charge while they shop, dine, or run errands.
Free parking encourages longer stays.
Charge+ also integrates its stations into the yuu Rewards programme. Money spent on electricity translates into points redeemable at participating retailers, and cardholders of the DBS yuu Visa can earn cash rebates up to 18 percent.
Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng officiated the opening, highlighting the government’s push to expand public charging infrastructure. Singapore currently hosts more than 30,000 charging points, a figure that reflects steady growth but still lags behind the Great World hub launched earlier this year.
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While the Great World cluster serves a dense central business district, the Tampines cluster targets residential zones to the east and northeast. This geographic split aligns with the city‑state’s strategy of dispersing charging assets across both work and home environments.
From a broader perspective, the concentration of chargers in a single retail precinct illustrates a practical approach to EV adoption. By embedding fast‑charging capability where drivers already spend time, operators can reduce range anxiety without requiring dedicated, stand‑alone stations. This model may become a template for other suburban districts seeking to balance convenience with infrastructure costs.
Installation at IKEA Tampines is still underway; Charge+ expects the two DC units to become operational before the year’s end. Once complete, the Tampines EV charging cluster will hold 38 points, making it the largest such collection in the area, though it remains smaller than the Great World site.
Overall, the new cluster adds another layer to Singapore’s expanding electric‑mobility network. As more drivers transition to zero‑emission vehicles, accessible, affordable charging options like those offered by Charge+ will be essential to sustaining demand and supporting the city’s climate objectives.
