240kW super fast-charging from Kia, a 56-inch Hyperscreen – all this and more from the electric cars coming to Singapore this year

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SINGAPORE

With a bevy of cars slated to arrive on our shores in 2022, you can surely expect spanking brand-new electric vehicles to be part of the lineup. The slew of schemes and initiatives to make electric vehicle adoption more affordable seems to have worked too with the number of EVs on Singapore’s roads doubling from 1,397 at the end of 2020 to 3,713 at the end of 2021. And after the big success of Singapore’s first EV show here last December, our eyes are fixated on what’s next for EVs in Singapore.

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If you’re still on the fence about flipping the electric switch, we’ve got everything you need to know about all the EVs hitting Singapore in 2022. Just like an electrified version of your favourite car just think of this as the electrified version of the new cars you can expect in 2022.

Audi

What: E Tron S SUV, E-Tron S Sportback

When: H1

How Much: S$500,000 with COE

The Audi E-Tron S will be the first EV in Singapore with not one, not two, but THREE electric motors.

Why? 

Out of the three motors, two are powering the rear wheels independently – that’ll provide you with better cornering performance. In total, the motors make 496hp and maximum torque of 973Nm for the E-Tron S. We’re talking 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds flat. So yes, the E-Tron S will be neck-strainingly fast.

The 95kWh battery gives the E-Tron S a range of 360km while the Sportback variant clocks in slightly more at 365km. That’s less than the regular E-Tron – but you won’t be buying an E-Tron S to set mileage records. Here’s our full news story on the E-Tron S if you want to know more.

BMW

What: i4 (eDrive40 and M50)

When: Q1

How much: from S$290,000 with COE

The brand’s first electric sedan is an electrified 4 Series Gran Coupe known as the i4. The eDrive40 version serves a range of up to 590km on a battery pack of 80.7kWh. With a rear motor of 340hp, you’re looking at going from 0 to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds. 

Meanwhile, the M50 high-performance variant has twin-motors of 544hp and 795Nm of torque – that’s 0 to 100km/h in a sizzling 3.9 seconds. Unfortunately the M50 is yet to be confirmed for Singapore, but we expect it to hit our shores eventually.

 Plus, it looks like a normal car, so if you’re not terribly keen on that sleek-futuristic-shouty-EV look, the i4 is the car for you.

What: i7 (eDrive40, eDrive50)

When: Q4

How much: S$500,000 with COE

If the i4 is the electrified 4 Series,  then the i7 is…you guessed it, the electric 7 Series. We don’t have many details currently but we can likely expect its base variant to be an eDrive40 with a rear-motor and 340hp to its name. Following that, it’s likely an eDrive50 with twin-motors will be up next. Similar to the 7 Series, it’s suggested that the i7 will have a vertically-styled front end with two-level headlights.

BYD

What: Yuan Plus (Standard 50kWh, Premium 60kWh)

When: Q2

How much: TBC

With BYD being one of the least expensive EV brands around, it seems set to change lanes with the Yuan Plus. Their new, small SUV is powered by their new E-Platform 3.0 and showcases their sleek ‘Dragon Face 3.0’ design. On the inside, you’ll find a 15.6 inch ‘floating’ touchscreen showcasing the multimedia and entertainment system. 

You can expect two versions of the Yuan Plus – the Standard with a range of 340km, and the Premium with a 500km range.

Citroen

What: Citroen E-Berlingo

When: March

How much: Around S$55,000 without COE and rebates

Not exactly a car but an E-Van/light brigade vehicle and electric nonetheless, the E-Berlingo is the electric version of its small van, the Berlingo. With a 50kWh battery pack and 134hp, it runs on the Stellantis/PSA electric powertrain. Its supposed range on one charge is 280km and can take a maximum of 100kW on a DC fast-charger allowing you a good 80-percent charge in half an hour.

Kia

What: EV6

When: March

How much: From S$200,000 with COE

We think Kia’s premium electric car is one of 2022’s most anticipated cars, bar none.  And it’s expected to be around the same price as a Tesla Model 3, which is why it could be one of THE cars of 2022. 

A midsize SUV, the EV6 runs on the same platform as Hyundai’s Ioniq 5, the EV6 allows super-fast charging of up to 240kW. That’s not quite as fast as a Porsche Taycan but it will take you from 10-80% in just 18 minutes.

You can expect five versions of the EV6 that start from 168hp to a whopping 584hp, taking you from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds. We’re not sure yet which of these five we’ll actually see here, but abroad it is available   with single and dual motor options and with varying  battery capacities for all your motoring needs.

Mazda

What: MX-30

When: Q4

How much: TBA

As we covered from its launch at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the MX-30 is Mazda’s first fully electric vehicle and is a compact crossover with a coupe-like shape. The MX-30 is targeted towards city-dwellers, featuring a 35.5kWh battery serving you a range of around 200km. According to Mazda this is meant to reduce weight, and a plug-in hybrid model will also be available with a rotary motor that functions as a range extender – verdict’s still out on if we’ll see it on our shores. 

Mercedes-EQ

What: EQB (EQB 300, EQB 350)

When: Mid 2022

How much: From S$220,000 with COE

We all know Mercedes-Benz’s GLB SUV, and the EQB can be considered the electrified version of that. Expect to see two models – the EQB 300 and EQB 350. Both have all-wheel drive, or rather are 4Matic with an electric motor powering each axle. Both have a battery pack of 66.4kWh and have a maximum charge rate of 100kw. The EQB 300 serves up 225hp while the EQB 350 clocks in slightly higher at 288hp. According to Mercedes-Benz’s UK website, both should deliver up to 400km of range. 

Check out our full news story on the EQB.

What: EQE

When: Q3

How much: S$400,000 with COE

The EQE is everything you can expect from Mercedes-Benz’s seminal E-Class sedan, with electric power. The interior is said to be similar to the EQS, with the MBUX Hyperscreen interface. On launch we can expect the EQE 350 to have 288hp at the rear axle. More variants however, are in the works, with four-wheel drive options and power of up to 670hp on the menu. Mercedes claims a range of up to 660km – impressive, if true.
More details in our full story here.

What: EQS (EQS 450, EQS 580)

When: Mid 2022

How much: S$600,000 with COE

Preparing for an electric vehicle to complement every segment Mercedes has, the EQS is basically the S-Class of electric cars.

The big buzz surrounding it is how large an in-car display screen can be – with the optional Hyperscreen in the EQS clocking in 56-inches diagonally, taking up the whole dashboard.

Like its petrol counterpart the EQS also has a rear-wheel steering option available, so it should be very agile. Its base model, the EQS 450 has 329hp to its rear wheels while the EQS 580 4Matic powers all four wheels with 560hp.

As their electric showcase, the fun continues inside with tech offerings like self-parking, WiFi hotspot support, and the latest MBUX infotainment interface. And all that is wrapped up in a super-lux cabin and presentation – it’s an S-Class with no engine after all. We’ve got everything you need to know about the EQS here.

What: EQV

When: TBA

How much: TBA

We’re familiar with BYD’s electric vans but Mercedes is taking up the spot for a ‘premium electric van’. Like the other electric vehicles in its lineup it’s known as the EQV and has 200hp, and serves a range of around 400km. Unfortunately, that’s about as much as we know for now at this stage.

Peugeot

What: e-2008

When: Q3

How much: TBA

The first electric passenger car from Peugeot, the e-2008 is based on their 2008 crossover. With a 50kWh battery, the e-2008 does slightly over 300km on a full charge with 136hp and 260Nm of torque. The good news is that the e-2008 largely differs not from the petrol counterpart, retaining most if not all of the 2008’s design.

Porsche

What: Taycan GTS 

When: Early 2022

How much: From S$579,958 without COE

The Taycan is Porsche’s first fully electric car, it’s one of the best-selling Porsches in Singapore right now. Like other Porsche GTS cars, the Taycan GTS gives you more oomph than a regular Taycan, but less than the super-quick Taycan Turbo. 

The Taycan GTS also has the longest range of any Taycan. It also has 517hp but there is an overboost mode that can bring it up to 598hp. You can jump 0-100km/h is 3.7-seconds flat, placing the GTS above the 4S that clocks 530hp and the Turbo that has 680hp. Check out our full story for more details on the Taycan GTS.

SEAT

What: Cupra Born EV (45kWh, 58kWh)

When: Q3

How much: TBA

Born from SEAT, the Cupra Born is a fully-electric hatchback that’s built on Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular EV architecture. Because of that you can expect performance like the Volkswagen Golf GTI from the Cupra Born. There are two versions you can expect – the top-spec 58kWh and a 45kWh model. The 45kWh has 150hp and 310Nm of torque, giving you a range of 349km while the 58kWh has 204hp and 310Nm, allowing you 424km on a full charge. If that wasn’t exciting enough the Cupra Born also features an augmented reality head-up display, and claims to be completely carbon neutral with recycled materials on its interior.

Tesla

What: Model Y (Standard Range RWD, Performance AWD)

When: Q1

How much: From S$200,000 with COE

The best selling EV brand by far in Singapore in 2021 has something new in store for us and it’s the Model Y – a mid-sized SUV that has the same length as a BMW iX3. Currently the two versions available are Standard Range Rear Wheel Drive (RWD), and the Performance All Wheel Drive (AWD).

The Model Y RWD has 295hp and will take you from 0-100km/h is 5.6 seconds, with a quoted range of 455km. Meanwhile the Model Y Performance AWD has a huge 527hp and 660Nm of torque that will take you from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds. Its quoted range is 480km.

Unfortunately, for big families who may want to get a Tesla – the seven-seat option won’t be available in Singapore. But keen pricing and SUV style could still certainly make the Model Y another best seller for Tesla.

Volvo 

What: XC40 Pure Electric P8

When: Q1

How much: S$220,000 with COE

Joining the electrified ranks this year is Volvo with its XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8. A small electric SUV, it’s an expansion from the XC40 plug-in hybrid. With the same Common Modular Architecture chassis as the Polestar 2, the XC40 has two electric motors powered by a 78kWh battery, more than 400hp is supplied to all four wheels taking you from 0-100km/h in under 5 seconds.

What: C40 Pure Electric

When: Q3

How much: S$230,000 with COE

The C40 is the coupe-SUV version of the XC40 and pretty much has the same toppings you can expect from the XC40. Similarly, you’ll be taken from 0 to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds – just a 0.1 second difference from the XC40. The current expected range is 420km, but future updates could see that improve further. All current-gen Volvo cars currently operate on the Android Automotive infotainment system, so iPhone users – you’ve got your work cut out for you. 

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