Morning Shot: What Happens If EV Charging Becomes a Local Monopoly?

Singapore’s electric vehicle rollout is accelerating, with thousands of new charging points planned over the coming years. But while the network is expanding, EV charging is experienced very locally. Many drivers rely on the same chargers near home, work, or familiar commercial hubs — raising questions about how much choice exists in practice, and what it could mean if charging in certain locations begins to resemble a localised monopoly. Dr. Goh Kheng Lim, Associate Professor, Newcastle University joins the Breakfast Show to discuss what localised concentration could mean for everyday charging experiences, how competition is felt on the ground, and what listeners should be watching as Singapore’s EV charging landscape continues to evolve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.