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The first electric petrol station opened today, charging 64 yuan for at least 150 kilometers in one hour

2022-08-05T12:00:51.734Z


The electric petrol station operated by Hong Kong Shell Company (Shell) opened today (5th), becoming the first petrol station in Hong Kong to provide both electric vehicle charging and vehicle refueling services. Xindian petrol station is located at 10 Chek Lap Kok South Road, covering an area of ​​5,0


The electric petrol station operated by Hong Kong Shell Company (Shell) opened today (5th), becoming the first petrol station in Hong Kong to provide both electric vehicle charging and vehicle refueling services.

Located at No. 10 Chek Lap Kok South Road, the new petrol station covers an area of ​​5,000 square meters and provides 16 refueling positions and 4 electric vehicle charging positions, including two fast charging and two medium-speed charging. Drivers can use ShellRecharge mobile phones App for booking and payment.

There are also car maintenance and convenience store services in the station to meet the needs of drivers in all aspects.


Fast charging costs 64 yuan for one hour, and medium-speed charging costs 21 yuan per two hours

Electric vehicles are rapidly popularizing in Hong Kong, and the demand for charging facilities has greatly increased. As the first electric petrol station in Hong Kong, there are two fast charging and medium-speed charging positions in the station. The maximum charging speed is 60kW and 7kW respectively, and all-weather service is provided.

Fast charging charges about 3.2 yuan per kWh, providing 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes of service, charging at 15, 20, 30, and 40kWh, respectively.

Taking one hour of charging service as an example, the fee is 64 yuan, and it can travel about 150-300 kilometers.

The medium-speed charging is cheaper, about 2.8 yuan per kWh, 21 yuan per two hours, and can be charged for up to 8 hours.

Drivers can choose between two services according to their needs.

Use the mobile app to reserve a charging location after 6 days

The mobile app ShellRecharge will display nearby charging stations, and drivers can make an appointment in advance, up to 6 days in advance for a charging location.

At present, the electric vehicle charging station of the electric petrol station only accepts reservations, and payment is made by mobile phone.

Drivers can get real-time information on charging stations through the app, including the total number of chargers and usage.

In the charging time, 5 minutes will be reserved for the driver to leave the charging station early, so that the next reservation person can charge the electric vehicle on time.

The reservation person only needs to scan the QR code on the charging station, plug in the wire and wait ten seconds, and the charging station will charge the electric vehicle.

Leung Kai-ming, Assistant Director of the Environmental Protection Department, said in his speech that the goal of net zero carbon emissions will be to promote the long-term sustainable development of charging services.

(Photo by Mak Kan Taki)

Leung Kai-ming, Assistant Director of the Environmental Protection Department, attended the opening ceremony of the electric petrol station. He said that in order to cope with the popularization of electric vehicles and carbon reduction policies, the Environmental Protection Department will continue to improve the EV charging mobile app and increase the support for electric vehicles. , to provide drivers with more diversified services.

Electric vehicle fast charging is 26% more expensive in half a year, and the increase is similar to gasoline Automobile Association: Electric vehicles should be monitored to increase transparency Available fast charge 64 yuan charge 300 kilometers in 1 hour

Source: hk1

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