Shyon
05-07 22:09
Personally, with COE above S$125,000, I would still choose MRT over owning a car in Singapore. Paying over S$200k for a normal family car is becoming very hard to justify, even for dual-income households. I also think COE prices may stay structurally high due to limited supply and strong demand.

From an investment angle, $Byd Company Limited(002594)$ appears to benefit the most. Singapore may be a small market, but it is an important branding showcase for Southeast Asia. BYD’s strong visibility here strengthens its regional expansion story beyond China.

For $NIO Inc.(NIO)$ and $XPeng Inc.(XPEV)$ , I think the premium EV market in Singapore is very niche. At S$300k–400k total cost, buyers will likely compare them with traditional luxury brands, making growth much harder in this segment. Overall, I think COE dynamics will continue to reshape how EV brands position themselves in Singapore.

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Singapore COE Breaks S$125k: Automakers Earns Profits or Brand Prestige?
The results for Singapore's first COE bidding round in May are out: Category A (Small/Mid-sized) hit S$124,790, and Category B (Large/Luxury) reached S$126,236. With the COE exceeding S$125,000, would you buy a car or stick to the MRT? How much higher do you think this market ceiling can go? BYD has captured 20% of the market share; do you bet on BYD because of its Southeast Asian expansion narrative or its domestic sales performance in China? NIO is taking the premium route, but it costs S$300k+ to get one on the road in Singapore—do you think there is a genuine need for this segment?
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  • KiwiDave
    05-08 01:18
    KiwiDave
    S$200,000 just to own a car, that is ridiculous. MRT all the way in Singapore. I sold my car in New Zealand 15 years ago and have never owned a car again. I'ld rather buy stocks than pile money into car ownership.
    • Shyon
      Good way for you to I vest in the right rhing
  • Meoooow
    05-08 08:25
    Meoooow
    Yes, prepare to stand all the way if it's overcrowded.
    Seats in Mrt are hard to come by even for old people and young children. Occasionally, pregnant women are denied the "Show you care" seat by young and healthy uncaring individuals.

    🥥 🥥 🥥

    • Shyon
      That's sad, hopefully the situation can be improved.
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