Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong government has updated its Electric Vehicle (EV) Popularization Roadmap to enhance the adoption of electric vehicles, aiming for zero vehicle emissions by 2050 and the cessation of new registrations for fuel-powered vehicles by 2035 [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Promotion - The Hong Kong Environmental Bureau will coordinate efforts to establish a robust EV charging network, support the adoption of electric commercial vehicles, and fund research and development of related technologies with nearly HKD 200 million allocated so far [2]. - A collaboration between the National Energy Administration and the Hong Kong Environmental Bureau aims to address the differences in EV charging standards between mainland China and Hong Kong, with a pilot plan for the new generation charging technology ChaoJi expected to be completed by 2027 [2]. Group 2: Electric Private Vehicles - The number of electric private vehicles in Hong Kong has quadrupled over four years to over 140,000, with projections suggesting it could exceed 290,000 by 2030 and approach 500,000 by 2035 [3]. - The government will focus on enhancing charging infrastructure, maintenance training, and battery recycling to support the transition to electric private vehicles, maintaining its goal to stop new registrations of fuel-powered vehicles by 2035 [3]. Group 3: Electric Commercial Vehicles - The development of electric commercial vehicles is still in its early stages, with the government planning to gradually promote those that meet the conditions for large-scale application [4]. Group 4: Charging Network - Since 2011, Hong Kong has been promoting the installation of charging infrastructure in new parking facilities, with the number of public charging stations increasing from approximately 4,700 in 2021 to about 16,500 currently, supporting around 100,000 electric vehicles [6]. - The government aims to establish at least 4,000 fast charging stations by 2030, capable of supporting around 200,000 electric vehicles, and expects to reach about 10,000 fast charging stations by 2035 [6]. Group 5: Supporting Measures - A large battery recycling facility is under construction in the Environmental Park, expected to be operational by mid-2026, which will convert retired batteries into regenerated black powder for supply to mainland and surrounding regions [7]. - The government is updating the technical guidelines for EV charging facilities, aiming for completion by the end of the year, and is collaborating with universities to enhance training for EV technology and maintenance, with around 1,100 technicians having completed relevant training courses as of last December [7].

2月10日，香港首座由加油站转型的油电站启用。(香港特区政府新闻处 供图) 中新网香港2月10日电 香港首座由加油站转型的油电站10日启用，为电动私家车和商用车辆提供充电服 务。 该油电站24小时运作，除现有提供的车用燃油加油服务及车用石油气加气服务外，已新增两支高速充电 桩供电动车使用。为便利商用车充电，这两支高速充电桩会于每日15时至18时预留给电动的士及电动公 共小巴使用。 香港特区政府环境及生态局副局长黄淑娴表示，传统燃油车辆转型为电动车已是大势所趋，为有效利用 现有加油站用地为电动车提供充电服务，特区政府正逐步将部分现有的加油站转型为纯充电站或油电 站，以支持充电设施多样化，配合不同种类电动车的高速充电需要。 为推动香港车辆绿色转型，并在2050年前达致车辆零排放的目标，特区政府已宣布在2035年或以前停止 新登记燃油私家车(包括混合动力车)。为配合电动车持续增长带来的充电需求，特区政府正多管齐下， 积极完善充电网络，目标是在2035年提供约1万支高速充电桩。(完) ...