SINGAPORE, Sept. 8 -- Singapore will reportedly extend two key schemes encouraging the use of cleaner vehicles, with new rebates and surcharges to take effect from 2026.

According to Singapore's CNA, the city-state's Land Transport Authority (LTA) and National Environment Agency (NEA) said today that the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) will run from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027.

Meanwhile, the Electric Vehicle Early Adoption Incentive (EEAI) will be extended until December 31, 2026 before being phased out.

From 2026, only electric vehicles will qualify for rebates under the VES, while hybrids will no longer receive such benefits. More pollutive vehicles will face higher surcharges.

Under the revised VES, rebates for the clean...