Hongkongers rush to showrooms as EV tax breaks end, ‘quotas’ sell for HK$60,000

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Theodora YuFebruary 26, 2026 at 12:02 PM

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Hong Kong is experiencing a surge in electric vehicle sales as the government prepares to end tax breaks for private electric cars on April 1st. The decision, announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, includes scrapping the "One-for-One Replacement Scheme" which offered significant tax concessions for trading in older cars for new EVs. Car dealerships have reported a dramatic increase in sales, with some customers rushing to secure purchases before the deadline. Some residents are even selling their eligibility for the incentive scheme, with "quotas" reportedly selling for around HK$60,000. The tax break removal impacts the first registration tax (FRT) concessions, including the One-for-One Replacement Scheme which offered up to HK$172,500 in savings.

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