Market Intelligence
Car make popularity, fuel type adoption, and engine capacity trends from LTA registration data.
Top 10 Car Makes (Last 12 Months)
| Rank | Make | Registrations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD | 8,606 |
| 2 | TESLA | 2,240 |
| 3 | TOYOTA | 1,764 |
| 4 | HONDA | 1,560 |
| 5 | B.M.W. | 996 |
| 6 | CHERY | 913 |
| 7 | M.G. | 841 |
| 8 | ZEEKR | 814 |
| 9 | GAC | 804 |
| 10 | XPENG | 705 |
Fuel Type Breakdown (Last 12 Months Registrations)
Electric
66.5%
16,394 cars
Petrol-Electric
22.3%
5,489 cars
Petrol
7.9%
1,948 cars
Petrol-Electric (Plug-In)
3.4%
836 cars
Diesel
0%
1 cars
Vehicle Population by Fuel Type (Last 10 Years)
Data sourced from LTA · Shows total car population by engine/fuel type
Car Population by CC Rating (Last 10 Years)
The 1,600cc threshold separates Cat A and Cat B · Data sourced from LTA
Singapore Car Market Trends
Understanding what Singaporeans are buying — and how the market is shifting — gives valuable context for COE price movements. Registration data reveals demand patterns: which brands dominate, how quickly EV adoption is growing, and where the engine capacity distribution falls relative to the Category A/B threshold.
The transition to electric vehicles is particularly significant for COE dynamics. As more EVs enter the market, many qualify for Category A (based on power output), potentially intensifying competition in that pool. Meanwhile, the declining share of large-engine petrol cars may ease pressure on Category B over time.
For how these demand trends interact with quota supply to determine prices, see the price trends page. For detailed supply-side data including deregistrations and revalidations, visit the supply forecast.