Stuck in low gear at home, Singapore's electric motorcycle firms find traction abroad
Singaporean electric motorcycle firms are shifting their focus to international markets after struggling to gain traction domestically due to high costs and regulatory hurdles. While electric car adoption has grown significantly in Singapore, electric motorcycles remain a niche segment.
Why it matters
This illustrates the divergence between consumer adoption of different electric vehicle types and the impact of local regulatory environments on green technology startups.
Challenges such as limited battery capacity and high prices have made electric motorcycles a hard sell to the everyday rider in Singapore.
An electric motorcycle being charged. Singapore firms are looking to invest in plug-in charging for electric motorcycles, taking advantage of the wide network of charging points. (Photo: iStock)
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