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What Tesla's return would mean for motorists

Any incentive that is favourable enough for the electric-vehicle maker to re-enter Singapore will also favour consumers who wish to buy a more affordable EV

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A recent spate of job postings by Tesla for roles based in Singapore signals the return of the American electric carmaker - an intention The Straits Times first reported in 2016.

But for the motoring public at large, what does the imminent arrival of Tesla signal?

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 26, 2020, with the headline What Tesla's return would mean for motorists. Subscribe