Commercial EV use needs boost after car owner tax break ends, green groups say

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lo Hoi-yingFebruary 28, 2026 at 05:00 AM

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Hong Kong environmental groups are advocating for increased government support for commercial electric vehicle adoption and improved green infrastructure. This follows the end of a tax concession scheme for private EV purchases, which cost the government HK$30 billion over the last decade. The scheme, in place since 2018, provided tax incentives to over 128,000 car owners who replaced older vehicles with new EVs. Government officials stated the concession was no longer necessary due to the increased competitiveness and variety of electric cars. Green groups now want the government to shift its focus to promoting electric vehicles for commercial use.

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