Hong Kong had more than 180,000 electric vehicles at the end of September 2026, more than six times the 2021 figure, and plans to make fast chargers the backbone of its public network. In a written reply to the Legislative Council on October 28, 2026, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology said the target is 5,000 fast chargers within five years and about 10,000 in 2035.
Key Figures
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| EVs in Hong Kong (end Sept 2026) | Over 180,000 |
| Share of new private cars that are EVs | More than 7 in 10 |
| Private parking spaces with charging | About 160,600 (23,000 in 2021) |
| Public chargers | 18,090 |
| Fast/quick public charger utilisation | About 10%–20% |
| Fast charger target | 5,000 within five years; about 10,000 in 2035 |
How the Government Plans to Get There
The HK$300 million Fast Charger Incentive Scheme had issued approvals for 792 fast chargers by the end of September, and 124 were in operation. The scheme was refined on October 1 to simplify applications for mobile charging equipment and battery storage, and applications for another 200 chargers are being processed. Other measures include up to about 180 fast chargers at around 60 existing petrol stations, eight petrol station sites redeveloped as fast charging stations, a planned HK$20 million scheme for commercial-vehicle fast chargers of at least 240 kW, and 50 fast chargers for electric taxis by the end of 2027.
The government argues that the vehicle-to-charger ratio is no longer a good measure of adequacy, because private charging has grown sixfold and high-power charging lets fewer chargers serve more vehicles. It plans pilot charging at two new metered public car parks before deciding whether to expand.
What It Means
Hong Kong is shifting public charging from many slow points to fewer, faster ones, while home and office charging carry daily demand. Commercial vehicles and taxis need dedicated high-power sites, and parking operators want chargers that support fees for overstaying. Our EV-RHDC30K-L compact DC charger (about 20–30 kW, OCPP 1.6J) fits compact sites that need back-office billing, while the EV-ACT3204E 22 kW wallbox (RFID and app, CE) serves residential and office car parks. Learn more about our commercial charging solutions.
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Key Takeaways
- Hong Kong had over 180,000 EVs at the end of September 2026, six times the 2021 level.
- The government targets 5,000 fast chargers within five years and about 10,000 in 2035.
- 792 fast chargers have been approved under the incentive scheme, and 124 are operating.
- Private parking spaces with charging grew to about 160,600.
