Volt, the electric vehicle (EV) charging arm of Keppel’s infrastructure division, has been awarded a contract by Setsco to implement and operate a public EV fast-charging hub at Jalan Papan. Setsco is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vicom WJP .
Under the contract, Volt will operate the fast-charging hub for up to 15 years while Setsco will provide electrical infrastructure and facilities.
The EV chargers at the new hub are expected to be the largest deployment of public ultrafast chargers at a single site in Southeast Asia. The hub will have up to 80 direct-current (DC) charging points of 360 kW and 120 kW ratings. This will be installed in multiple phases for electric buses, taxis, private hire cars, and other electric vehicles.
The first phase comprises five 360 kW DC chargers and can charge up to 30 electric buses and EVs. When fully developed, the facility can support concurrent charging for up to 80 electric buses. EVs can be charged in as fast as 10 minutes.
The first phase of the installation is expected to be operational in 1H2026.
“We are excited to partner with Setsco on this groundbreaking project, which marks a significant milestone in Singapore’s journey towards a greener future by providing robust infrastructure for EV charging. Volt looks forward to supporting the transition to EVs, especially for commercial fleets and electric buses to reduce emissions, promoting sustainable transportation,” says Lim Yong Wei, executive director of Volt.
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“The upcoming fast-charging hub at our new integrated testing facility is part of Vicom’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and enabling a green economy in Singapore. By providing convenient overnight charging for electric bus operators, we are eliminating a major hurdle for wider adoption and ensuring these clean vehicles can operate efficiently. Through this partnership with Volt, we are taking a significant step forward in bolstering Singapore’s electric bus infrastructure,” adds Sim Wing Yew, CEO of Vicom.
Shares in Keppel closed at $6.56 on July 5.
