How Much CO₂ Does EV Charging Actually Save? Here’s the Data
As Singapore accelerates toward a cleaner, greener future, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly common sight on our roads. But one question continues to surface among drivers, businesses, and sustainability-minded citizens: How much carbon dioxide does EV charging really save? At MNL EV Charging, we believe sustainability should be transparent and measurable. That’s why we track real-world data across our charging network — and the numbers tell a powerful story.
The Real Cost of Petrol vs Electric
To understand how much CO₂ EVs save, we need to compare two things:
Vehicle Type | CO₂ Emissions |
|---|---|
Petrol vehicle (ICE) | 5,705,535 kg CO₂ |
Electric vehicles charged via MNL | 1,376,000 kg CO₂ |
These figures are based on real driving and charging data from MNL’s network in Singapore.
Even when EVs are charged using electricity from the national grid, they still emit far less CO₂ than petrol vehicles because electric motors are vastly more energy-efficient and Singapore’s power mix continues to become cleaner.
The Bottom Line: CO₂ Saved
When we compare petrol vehicles to EVs over the same distance:
Total CO₂ saved = 4,329,535 kg
That’s over 4.3 million kilograms of carbon dioxide prevented from entering Singapore’s atmosphere.
To put this into perspective:
🌳 That’s equivalent to 196,797 mature trees absorbing CO₂ over one year.
What Does That Mean for Singapore?
Every kilogram of CO₂ we prevent from entering the atmosphere reduces:
Air pollution
Urban heat
Health risks from emissions
Climate-related damage
This is especially important for a dense, urban country like Singapore, where cleaner air directly improves quality of life.
By choosing EVs — and charging through MNL — drivers are actively helping:
Lower national emissions
Support the Singapore Green Plan 2030
Reduce reliance on fossil fuels
Build a more sustainable transport system
How MNL Calculates Carbon Savings
MNL uses globally accepted carbon accounting standards:
Singapore’s electricity grid emits approx 0.43 kg CO₂ per kWh
EV charging emissions are calculated based on actual energy delivered
Petrol emissions are calculated using:
Average fuel efficiency: 10.63 km per litre
CO₂ per litre of petrol: 2.35 kg
By comparing the same driving distance, we can calculate how much CO₂ an EV saves over a petrol car — accurately and transparently.
Beyond Charging: Creating a Sustainable Habit
Every charging session at MNL contributes to:
Cleaner air
Lower emissions
A healthier Singapore
And through features like:
Eco-badges
Charge Green Week
Carbon tracking inside the MNL app
We turn sustainability into something drivers can see, measure, and feel proud of.
The Bigger Picture
So far, MNL’s charging network has supported:
25.8 million kilometres of electric driving
3.2 million kWh of energy delivered
Millions of kilograms of CO₂ avoided
And this is just the beginning.
As Singapore’s EV adoption grows, every new charger, every new EV driver, and every MNL charging session pushes us closer to a zero-emissions future.
Your Next Charge Can Make a Difference
When you plug into MNL EV Charging, you’re not just powering your vehicle — you’re powering cleaner cities, healthier air, and a greener Singapore.
📲 Download the EV Charge by MNL app
⚡ Find a charging station near you
🌱 Track how much CO₂ you’re saving
