Category: Industry News

EV charging station contractor’s $200 million project in 10 housing estates is suspected of being abandoned; Environmental Protection Department provides HK$27 million in subsidies.

2026-08-18

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) launched the “EV Charging Easy Subsidy Scheme” to subsidize the installation of charging stations and other facilities in private housing estate car parks. Hong Kong 01 discovered that contractor “Polytec” has 10 housing estates with unfinished charging station projects, some delayed for nearly a year, with a total contract value of HK$200 million. The EPD has already approved at least HK$27 million in subsidies for these estates. Two estates have reported the matter to the police, and one estate has changed contractors. Former Polytec director Wong Chun-kwan is being sued for over HK$10 million in loans.

Polytec’s management changed in April this year, with allegations that former director Wong Chun-kwan’s team misappropriated over HK$10 million. A police report was filed in May. The EPD stated that Polytec has 10 unfinished projects, and for 6 estates, it is considering whether to terminate the contracts or re-tender.

Source of information: HK01

BMW deliveries surpass one million units; new leaders to take office in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan; new all-electric iX3 starts at NT$750,000

2026-08-14

The electric vehicle market remains fiercely competitive, and on August 13th, BMW officially unveiled its all-new all-electric SAV—the BMW iX3. As the debut model of the brand’s new “Neue Klasse” generation, it symbolizes BMW’s entry into a new era of electrification and digitalization. Raymond Tan, Managing Director of BMW Group Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, further revealed that nearly 40 new models based on the Neue Klasse architecture will be launched over the next two years, fully consolidating its leading position in the luxury electric vehicle market.

Source of information: HK01

Kwun Tong charging and gas station land for tender sale

2026-08-04

The government today opened tender for a site on Wai Lok Street in Kwun Tong designated for a high-speed electric vehicle charging station and LPG refueling station. The tender closes on October 9th.

The site, located at New Kowloon Inland Lot 6681, covers an area of ​​5,896 square meters. The sale documents have been uploaded to the Lands Department website.

The Environment and Ecology Bureau stated that the site is intended for both a high-speed electric vehicle charging station and LPG refueling nozzles, replacing the existing dedicated LPG refueling station on Wai Lok Street in Kwun Tong, which needed to be relocated to accommodate new school buildings developed by the Vocational Training Council. Furthermore, the site has a larger area available for retail use than traditional gas stations, allowing operators greater flexibility to cater to the needs of both electric and LPG vehicle drivers.

Source of information: Newsgov.hk

SkyworthHK Xu Zhiyang : The Hong Kong electric vehicle market is very important

2026-07-31

Xu Zhiyang, CEO of SkyworthHK, is confident in the Hong Kong market, believing that the Hong Kong electric vehicle market is in great need, and that electric vehicles themselves are necessities.

Xu Zhiyang stated, “Is the Hong Kong electric vehicle market large or small? I think that’s a matter of opinion. Some people might think the Hong Kong market is small. But for us, I think the Hong Kong market is in great need. Moreover, Hong Kong is a place where we can export to other countries.”

He further believes that regardless of whether the market is good or bad, electric vehicles are necessities.

Source of information: HKCD

BYD Wins HK$12 Million Bid for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Site on Hiu Kwong Street, Kwun Tong

2026-07-28

On July 27, the Government House announced that a site located at 77 & 79 Hiu Kwong Street, Kwun Tong, New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6677, was granted to BYD (H.K.) Co., Limited (parent company: BYD Co., Ltd.) for HK$12 million, with a lease term of twelve years. BYD was the highest bidder. The site area is approximately 11,002 square feet and is designated for use as an electric vehicle charging station.

Source of information: HK01

A List of Electric Bike Charging Fees in 18 Shopping Malls: Consumer Council’s Rewards and Fee Model Investigation Revealed

2026-07-25

With the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, the Consumer Council released a new article on 23rd July  stating that a survey conducted earlier this year on 18 large shopping malls in Hong Kong revealed that only THE SOUTHSIDE and AIRSIDE provided charging facilities for every parking space. The proportion of charging spaces in shopping malls still falls short of the fact that electric vehicles account for over 26% of all private cars in Hong Kong, reflecting a significant gap between supply and actual demand. However, since the charging fees in each shopping mall are not uniformly calculated per kilowatt-hour, but involve multiple variables such as equipment power, charging efficiency, time of day, and idle fees, it is difficult to directly compare actual fees.

For further information, please visit: HK01 

Hong Kong’s first electric vehicle battery processing facility opens; Chief Executive: Injecting new momentum into the green economy.

2026-07-17

Hong Kong’s first battery recycling facility held its opening ceremony yesterday. The facility can process 20,000 electric vehicle batteries annually, converting them into recyclable materials for battery production, thus promoting the development of a circular economy. In a video address, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said that the opening of the facility marks a significant step forward for Hong Kong in electric vehicle battery recycling and resource regeneration, injecting new momentum into the development of a green economy.

 

Source of information: HKWWP

Hainan Announces Ban on Sale of Gasoline-Powered Vehicles by 2030, Becoming the First Province in Mainland China to Implement the Ban

2026-07-14

Hainan Province recently announced that it will steadily promote the ban on the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2030 and plans to achieve the full electrification of all vehicles by 2030. If the plan is implemented as scheduled, Hainan will become the first provincial-level administrative region in mainland China to stop selling gasoline-powered vehicles.

Source of information: HK01

China to end vehicle and vessel tax breaks for energy-saving cars and NEVs

2026-07-07

Chinese authorities announced on 3rd July, that starting from January 1, 2027, the country will cancel the policies of halving the vehicle and vessel tax for energy-saving vehicles and exempting certain new energy vehicles (NEVs), including pure electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell commercial vehicles, from the tax.

For further informations, please visit: Chinadaily

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