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Car make popularity, fuel type adoption, and engine capacity trends from LTA registration data.
Top 10 Car Makes (Last 12 Months)
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| Make | Registrations |
|---|---|
| BYD | 12,739 |
| TOYOTA | 6,432 |
| TESLA | 4,708 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | 3,424 |
| B.M.W. | 3,131 |
| HONDA | 2,976 |
| CHERY | 1,903 |
| GAC | 1,693 |
| M.G. | 1,677 |
| XPENG | 1,375 |
Fuel Type Breakdown (Last 12 Months Registrations)
Electric
59.2%
30,434 cars
Petrol-Electric
30.8%
15,832 cars
Petrol
7.3%
3,739 cars
Petrol-Electric (Plug-In)
2.7%
1,379 cars
Diesel
0%
3 cars
Vehicle Population by Fuel Type (Last 10 Years)
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| Date | Category | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Diesel | 10,364.00 |
| 2017 | Diesel | 15,514.00 |
| 2018 | Diesel | 17,253.00 |
| 2019 | Diesel | 18,049.00 |
| 2020 | Diesel | 18,076.00 |
| 2021 | Diesel | 18,136.00 |
| 2022 | Diesel | 18,261.00 |
| 2023 | Diesel | 18,037.00 |
| 2024 | Diesel | 16,775.00 |
| 2025 | Diesel | 14,101.00 |
| 2016 | Petrol-Electric | 10,075.00 |
| 2017 | Petrol-Electric | 20,751.00 |
| 2018 | Petrol-Electric | 27,179.00 |
| 2019 | Petrol-Electric | 35,718.00 |
| 2020 | Petrol-Electric | 41,845.00 |
| 2021 | Petrol-Electric | 54,820.00 |
| 2022 | Petrol-Electric | 65,882.00 |
| 2023 | Petrol-Electric | 79,256.00 |
| 2024 | Petrol-Electric | 99,157.00 |
| 2025 | Petrol-Electric | 118,695.00 |
| 2016 | Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) | 125.00 |
| 2017 | Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) | 206.00 |
| 2018 | Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) | 380.00 |
| 2019 | Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) | 473.00 |
| 2020 | Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) | 552.00 |
| 2021 | Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) | 692.00 |
| 2022 | Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) | 1,101.00 |
| 2023 | Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) | 1,359.00 |
| 2024 | Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) | 1,556.00 |
| 2025 | Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) | 2,449.00 |
| 2016 | Petrol-CNG | 1,682.00 |
| 2017 | Petrol-CNG | 1,006.00 |
| 2018 | Petrol-CNG | 386.00 |
| 2019 | Petrol-CNG | 250.00 |
| 2020 | Petrol-CNG | 202.00 |
| 2021 | Petrol-CNG | 164.00 |
| 2022 | Petrol-CNG | 143.00 |
| 2023 | Petrol-CNG | 85.00 |
| 2024 | Petrol-CNG | 74.00 |
| 2025 | Petrol-CNG | 68.00 |
| 2016 | CNG | 0.00 |
| 2017 | CNG | 0.00 |
| 2018 | CNG | 0.00 |
| 2019 | CNG | 0.00 |
| 2020 | CNG | 0.00 |
| 2021 | CNG | 0.00 |
| 2022 | CNG | 0.00 |
| 2023 | CNG | 0.00 |
| 2016 | Electric | 12.00 |
| 2017 | Electric | 314.00 |
| 2018 | Electric | 560.00 |
| 2019 | Electric | 1,120.00 |
| 2020 | Electric | 1,217.00 |
| 2021 | Electric | 2,942.00 |
| 2022 | Electric | 6,531.00 |
| 2023 | Electric | 11,941.00 |
| 2024 | Electric | 26,225.00 |
| 2025 | Electric | 49,110.00 |
| 2016 | Diesel-Electric | 22.00 |
| 2017 | Diesel-Electric | 22.00 |
| 2018 | Diesel-Electric | 21.00 |
| 2019 | Diesel-Electric | 19.00 |
| 2020 | Diesel-Electric | 18.00 |
| 2021 | Diesel-Electric | 20.00 |
| 2022 | Diesel-Electric | 19.00 |
| 2023 | Diesel-Electric | 18.00 |
| 2024 | Diesel-Electric | 13.00 |
| 2025 | Diesel-Electric | 10.00 |
| 2016 | Petrol | 578,977.00 |
| 2017 | Petrol | 574,443.00 |
| 2018 | Petrol | 569,673.00 |
| 2019 | Petrol | 574,967.00 |
| 2020 | Petrol | 572,132.00 |
| 2021 | Petrol | 568,376.00 |
| 2022 | Petrol | 558,729.00 |
| 2023 | Petrol | 540,605.00 |
| 2024 | Petrol | 513,943.00 |
| 2025 | Petrol | 475,455.00 |
| 2022 | Diesel-Electric (Plug-In) | 1.00 |
| 2023 | Diesel-Electric (Plug-In) | 1.00 |
| 2024 | Diesel-Electric (Plug-In) | 1.00 |
| 2025 | Diesel-Electric (Plug-In) | 1.00 |
Data sourced from LTA · Shows total car population by engine/fuel type
Car Population by CC Rating (Last 10 Years)
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| Date | Category | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1001-1600cc | 325,700.00 |
| 2017 | 1001-1600cc | 337,682.00 |
| 2018 | 1001-1600cc | 342,809.00 |
| 2019 | 1001-1600cc | 357,982.00 |
| 2020 | 1001-1600cc | 361,261.00 |
| 2021 | 1001-1600cc | 367,949.00 |
| 2022 | 1001-1600cc | 370,255.00 |
| 2023 | 1001-1600cc | 368,088.00 |
| 2024 | 1001-1600cc | 362,967.00 |
| 2025 | 1001-1600cc | 350,188.00 |
| 2016 | 1601-2000cc | 165,042.00 |
| 2017 | 1601-2000cc | 171,499.00 |
| 2018 | 1601-2000cc | 175,793.00 |
| 2019 | 1601-2000cc | 179,104.00 |
| 2020 | 1601-2000cc | 180,982.00 |
| 2021 | 1601-2000cc | 182,551.00 |
| 2022 | 1601-2000cc | 181,326.00 |
| 2023 | 1601-2000cc | 177,676.00 |
| 2024 | 1601-2000cc | 175,355.00 |
| 2025 | 1601-2000cc | 169,481.00 |
| 2016 | 2001-3000cc | 87,832.00 |
| 2017 | 2001-3000cc | 81,527.00 |
| 2018 | 2001-3000cc | 75,718.00 |
| 2019 | 2001-3000cc | 71,887.00 |
| 2020 | 2001-3000cc | 69,630.00 |
| 2021 | 2001-3000cc | 70,410.00 |
| 2022 | 2001-3000cc | 70,789.00 |
| 2023 | 2001-3000cc | 71,169.00 |
| 2024 | 2001-3000cc | 70,819.00 |
| 2025 | 2001-3000cc | 68,319.00 |
| 2016 | 3001cc and above | 17,862.00 |
| 2017 | 3001cc and above | 16,160.00 |
| 2018 | 3001cc and above | 14,688.00 |
| 2019 | 3001cc and above | 13,355.00 |
| 2020 | 3001cc and above | 12,745.00 |
| 2021 | 3001cc and above | 13,817.00 |
| 2022 | 3001cc and above | 13,911.00 |
| 2023 | 3001cc and above | 14,085.00 |
| 2024 | 3001cc and above | 13,933.00 |
| 2025 | 3001cc and above | 13,761.00 |
| 2016 | 1000cc and below | 4,821.00 |
| 2017 | 1000cc and below | 5,388.00 |
| 2018 | 1000cc and below | 6,444.00 |
| 2019 | 1000cc and below | 8,268.00 |
| 2020 | 1000cc and below | 9,424.00 |
| 2021 | 1000cc and below | 10,423.00 |
| 2022 | 1000cc and below | 14,386.00 |
| 2023 | 1000cc and below | 20,284.00 |
| 2024 | 1000cc and below | 34,670.00 |
| 2025 | 1000cc and below | 58,140.00 |
Engine capacity is one category criterion; power and electric-vehicle rules also apply. Source: 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.
Fuel and engine-size classifications describe different aspects of vehicles. These aggregates do not identify the reason for a premium movement or forecast future prices. Use power as well as engine capacity when checking COE category eligibility.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which makes lead the current dataset?
The ranking above uses the displayed reporting period. Rankings can change; registration volumes do not measure reliability or owner satisfaction.
What does the fuel breakdown show?
It describes recorded vehicles by fuel classification for the displayed period. It does not establish the cause of a change or forecast future adoption.
How do Categories A and B differ?
Cars up to 1600cc and 97kW; fully electric cars up to 110kW. Cars above 1600cc or 97kW; fully electric cars above 110kW. Engine capacity alone cannot classify fully electric cars.
Can registration trends predict premiums?
These are descriptive records. Registrations, demand, supply and policy interact; this page does not estimate a causal effect or predict a winning bid.