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CLP Power Hong Kong to charge drivers to use electric charging stations

CLP Power Hong Kong has announced that drivers will have to pay to use its electric vehicle (EV) charging stations later this year, ending 16 years of free service. Advertisement One of the city's two electricity suppliers said the move was to align with the 'market development' and details of the fee charging arrangements would be announced through notices at relevant car parks in due course. 'With the EV charging service market maturing, most of the charging stations have implemented charge service fees,' its statement said. CLP Power Hong Kong said the move to charge drivers to use electric charging stations aligns with market development. Photo: Jelly Tse The company said it would support the government and the industry to expand the EV charging network in Hong Kong and enhance the scale and coverage of charging. Hong Kong is home to around 112,000 EVs – representing about 12.4 per cent of total vehicles – as of the end of January, according to the Environmental Protection Department. There are some 10,400 EV chargers for public use around the city, the department reported. Advertisement Hong Kong authorities announced in 2023 that drivers will have to pay to use EV charging stations at government car parks by the end of 2025.