LTA to end new diesel vehicle registrations by 2025

Diesel cars registered before 2025 will face higher road taxes.

Starting 1 January 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will stop registering new diesel cars and taxis in line with Singapore's plan for all vehicles to use cleaner energy by 2040.

Diesel cars registered before 1 January 2025 can renew their Certificate of Entitlement but will face higher road taxes to discourage renewal.

The Ministry of Transport announced the plan to phase out pollutive vehicles three years ago at the Committee of Supply 2021.

Since 2021, registrations of new diesel cars and taxis have remained below 1% as cleaner energy alternatives have become more prevalent.

The LTA said these restrictions will not apply to the import and registration of cars under the Classic Vehicle Scheme and Vintage Vehicle Scheme.