Market Watch: 3 Used EVs In Singapore That Aren’t The Usual Suspects

EVs, by and large, tend to follow similar paths of progression. Every new model launched is the same story - more range, bigger battery, faster charging, more power.

"Wah, 0 - 100 km/h in less than four seconds!" - sounds familliar? But bro, you’re still going to be stuck on the CTE during peak hour.

And the Singapore car market makes things even more interesting...

Here, buying a car isn’t just about whether you like the car. There’s COE, ARF, annual depreciation, road tax, ERP and the eternal question: “Eh, can it fit in my MSCP or not?”

Take a step back - don’t just chase the biggest battery or most power. These three EVs aren’t necessarily the obvious choices, which is exactly why they’re interesting!

2022 Honda e: Small but shiok

The Honda e is tiny, cute and rear-wheel drive. The Advance trim gets you more than 150 hp, a 35.5 kWh battery and a claimed 220 km range. On paper, the range itself sounds comical. But for Singapore, can do lah!

It’s only 3.9 metres long, has a tight turning circle and is basically made for squeezing into notoriously tight streets.

The boot is tiny, sure - don’t expect to do IKEA runs in one go. But as a second car runabout? It’s the real deal.

You’re not buying it because it’s the most functional. It’s designed to tune the fun scale to 11.

2024 Polestar 2: Less SUV, more car

The Polestar 2 is a different kind of interesting. It’s understated, handsome and doesn’t portray that “look at me, I’m an EV” vibe.

The single motor version produces more than 200 hp and has a more driver-focused, planted character than many of the electric crossovers in showrooms.

If you’re the sort who still enjoys driving but doesn't want to go back to petrol, this one makes quite a lot of sense.

And here’s the thing - when the carpark is filled with the latest mainstream EVs, turning up in a Polestar gives you that “I know something you don’t” energy!

2021 Volkswagen ID.3: Remember this?

The ID.3 was supposed to be VW’s next big thing. In Singapore, however, it remains... pretty rare.

The Pro Performance gets a 58 kWh battery, 201 hp and a claimed range of just over 400 km.

It’s compact, practical and properly usable as a family hatchback - and that’s the appeal. It doesn’t need to look like a spaceship - it’s basically a familiar VW hatch, just electric.

With newer Chinese EVs constantly arriving, the ID.3 has become the sort of used car option where your peers might ask: “Wah, it has a VW badge, but what model is this?” To have this perception on a VW sounds wild, but that’s all part of the fun.

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