Kian Chong

EV fan, worker bee for tracking Tesla's growth and EV penetration in Singapore.

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

Singapore 🇸🇬 registered 168 Teslas (27 M3s, 141 MYs) in Apr 2026. A significant underperform -73% MoM following a record Mar but still the best Apr historically

The standout moment was delivering the 10,000th Tesla since entering the market in 2021. In a tightly regulated market with high costs, it's a milestone that is of significance underscoring Tesla’s strong growth in the world's most expensive country to own a car

The prediction that the BEV market will eventually be dominated by Tesla + Chinese EVs, followed by everyone else is playing out in Singapore's market. This month saw GAC and Chery joining BYD in top 3, displacing Tesla from 2nd to 4th. 8 out of the top 10 in Apr sales were all Chinese EVs

BEV adoption has seen an explosive growth within a matter of six months. From lagging in Oct-25, to on par in Nov-25, to now 2x of ICE sales (2,982 BEV vs 1,571 ICE) in Apr-26, the trend is here to stay

@TeslaOwnersSG @tesla_singapore

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

@yunta_tsai Another milestone towards inevitable autonomy. Appreciate all the hard work! 🎉

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

Consolidation of charge point operators in Singapore has begun

[The Straits Times @straits_times]

Merger of EV charging firms SP Mobility and ChargEco conditionally accepted by consumer watchdog https://t.co/aVLLIzdCyE

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

@Starlink This is next level gimbal

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

Source: https://t.co/9L4cBd1aNt

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

Look towards your Australia counterparts @LTA They deployed EV charging in strata/apartment carparks akin to HDB carparks at a massive scale

- 241 parking lots equipped with 241 charge points
- Uses existing electrical infra

How do they do it? Use Type 1 slow ass chargers. Everyone gets to charge. Everyone's sleeping while their EV recovers a small %. Everyone's happy

Fast charging is overrated

https://t.co/KyoGcjvPiU

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

Source: https://t.co/8c5YetDZHy

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

@roshanthomas Supply chain is the vital heartbeat that drove this success. Your team slayed despite all the naysayers, thanks Roshan!

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

@hrushisagar Right back at ya Hrushi! ❤️

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

@woodhaus2 ❤️

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@larsmoravy @elonmusk Right back at ya! ❤️

[Tesla @Tesla]

Model S & X changed automotive history forever by proving that an EV could be the best car possible – of any kind.

By inspiring other automakers to believe in EVs, they pushed the industry from 50k cars total in 2011 to 21 million sold per year.

Many automotive firsts:

Model S – first EV to achieve a 400-mile range, first production car to do 0-60 in <2 seconds & first production sedan to run a 9.23 second quarter mile.

It was also the first vehicle with a roof so strong that it broke NHTSA's testing machine.

Model X – quickest production SUV & the first to not roll over in regulatory tests.

Model S & X also initiated real-world AI!

We never stopped refining either vehicle. Both have 40% fewer parts today & share only 3% of parts with their original version. 60 years of evolution (by conventional car development standards) squeezed into 14 years!

750,000 Model S & X built.

Your support – from our earliest days to now – made Tesla into what it is today.

Thank you to each of our owners ❤️

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

No ducks were harmed in the making of this video

[Tesla Asia @Tesla_Asia]

To protect passengers or cargo, the powered rear seats &amp; trunk in Model Y will automatically pop back up if detecting an obstruction while folding.

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

Cosmic silver is 🔥 Congrats to the new owners!

[Tesla Singapore @tesla_singapore]

Model Y L - First Deliveries in Singapore

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

@tesla_singapore Cosmic silver is 🔥 Congrats to the new owners!

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

@GWeiYuan It definitely was the right call! The utility, cargo space and features were just too compelling

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

Singapore 🇸🇬 registered 168 Teslas (27 M3s, 141 MYs) in Apr 2026. A significant underperform -73% MoM following a record Mar but still the best Apr historically

The standout moment was delivering the 10,000th Tesla since entering the market in 2021. In a tightly regulated market with high costs, it's a milestone that is of significance underscoring Tesla’s strong growth in the world's most expensive country to own a car

The prediction that the BEV market will eventually be dominated by Tesla + Chinese EVs, followed by everyone else is playing out in Singapore's market. This month saw GAC and Chery joining BYD in top 3, displacing Tesla from 2nd to 4th. 8 out of the top 10 in Apr sales were all Chinese EVs

BEV adoption has seen an explosive growth within a matter of six months. From lagging in Oct-25, to on par in Nov-25, to now 2x of ICE sales (2,982 BEV vs 1,571 ICE) in Apr-26, the trend is here to stay

@TeslaOwnersSG @tesla_singapore

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

Previous report 👇
https://t.co/IwwyNQqe5L

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

Tesla Singapore had a record Q1, selling 617 vehicles in Mar to land at 1,515 for the quarter. An incredible 3.7x growth compared to Q1 2025 when it sold 413. There are now 10,156 Teslas in Singapore!

A partnership with Frasers saw Tesla roadshows in multiple malls across the island as the team leaned heavily into experiential marketing. Mall shoppers were treated to family fun (Junior Driving School) and product teases (Model Y L) to boost visibility and test-drive bookings. The Junior Driving School generated strong social media traction with cute visuals of kids “driving” mini Teslas, positioning the brand as fun and eco-conscious for the next generation, while the Model Y L was a treat for fans wanting to experience the new 2+2+2 variant

March's oil price surge drove Singapore petrol prices above S$3.40/l, sparking a 15-20% rise in EV listing traffic and heightened showroom interest. I'm cautiously optimistic that this trend will grow and translate into meaningful sales, despite experts claiming the opposite. Looking forward to reporting the Apr data!

@tesla_singapore @TeslaOwnersSG

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

@Tesla 🫡

[Kian Chong @partitioncharge]

@larsmoravy Your obsession with safety is nutty. Keep on keeping!

[Tesla Singapore @tesla_singapore]

Model 3 RWD 110, our most affordable Tesla yet, now available in Category A

– 534km range (WLTP)
– 8.6s 0-100km/h
– 682L cargo space
– Cross-country warranty
(Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand)
– Access to Supercharger network
– Convenience + safety features (Sentry/Pet/Camp Mode, Trip Planner, Cabin Overheat Protection)
– Tesla app (Phone Key, Preconditioning, Sentry Live Camera View...)

Starts at $1,401/month
(Until 10 May 2026, conditions apply)