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Vehicle Emission Scheme

The Vehicle Emission Scheme (VES) is the LTA framework that grades vehicles by emissions and applies rebates or surcharges accordingly, separate from but coexisting with COE and ARF rules.

VES grades vehicles A1, A2, B, C with rebates or surcharges of up to SGD 25,000. EVs receive the largest VES rebates; high-emission petrol vehicles receive surcharges.

VES is not directly related to window tint compliance, but it affects the population of vehicles on the road. The recent surge in EV adoption — Tesla Model 3 and Y, BYD Atto 3 and Sealion, MG, Polestar, Hyundai IONIQ — reflects VES incentives.

EV owners are an increasingly large segment of Infratint's customer base, where tinting reduces cabin heat and aircon-related range loss.