CLP Power announced today (28th) that it will extend the free charging service of its electric vehicle charging stations until the end of 2023, and continue to provide free charging services for electric vehicle drivers.
CLP said that it will continue to regularly review the use of its electric vehicle charging network and customer support services, and pay attention to the development of electric vehicle technology, and adjust its strategies in a timely manner to meet market demand.
The lack of charging facilities in Hong Kong has discouraged many people who want to buy electric vehicles.
(File photo/Photo by Yu Junliang)
CLP Power currently has 54 medium-speed and high-speed electric vehicle charging stations in major areas of Kowloon, the New Territories and Lantau, providing a total of 161 chargers.
Smart Charge 2.0 received 480 applications
In addition, in November 2020, CLP launched an upgraded version of the "Smart Charge 2.0" electric vehicle charging support service to provide one-stop professional technical support and one-stop professional technical support for car parks in private residential buildings that are interested in applying for government funding to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure. customer service.
CLP said that it has received more than 480 applications so far, covering about 122,500 parking spaces, and has completed the preliminary power supply capacity assessment for about 95% of the applicants, providing advice on upgrading the power supply equipment of the building and the power grid planning of the car park, and assisting the building to add electric power car charging facilities.
Mr. Jiang Dongqiang, President of CLP, said that CLP Power has always been committed to promoting green driving, setting up convenient public electric vehicle charging facilities, and encouraging more drivers to use electric vehicles to improve roadside air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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