Hong Kong’s public quick chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) are unevenly distributed across the city’s 18 districts, government figures are showing, raising concerns about whether the supply is sufficient to support local development goals. According to a recent written reply by environment minister Tse Chin-wan to the Legislative Council, 10,401 public chargers had been provided by the government and the private sector as of the end of last December. According to the reply, 1,744 were quick chargers with a rated output power of between 20 and 99 kilowatts. Another nine were fast chargers, meaning they had a rated output power of 100kW or above. In terms of the supply of quick chargers, the lowest levels were seen in Tai Po, North and Islands districts – standing at 33, 44, and 52, respectively. In comparison, Sha Tin, Kwun Tong, and Yau Tsim Mong had the largest number of quick chargers at 229, 207, and 187, respectively.
Hong Kong peeps, listen up! The public quick chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) are like all over the place in the city’s 18 districts, according to government figures. And people are kinda worried if there’s enough to help with local goals. Environment minister Tse Chin-wan wrote a reply to the Legislative Council, saying that by the end of last December, the government and private sector had put up 10,401 public chargers. Out of this, 1,744 were quick chargers with a rated output power of 20 to 99 kilowatts. And then, there were like nine fast chargers with a power of 100kW or more. When it comes to quick chargers, Tai Po, North, and Islands districts had, like, the lowest numbers – 33, 44, and 52. But Sha Tin, Kwun Tong, and Yau Tsim Mong were rocking it with 229, 207, and 187 quick chargers each.
I mean, not really sure why this matters, but it looks like some districts in Hong Kong are kinda lacking in the quick charger department while others are swimming in them. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like they should spread them out more evenly, you know? Like, why have so many in one place and so few in others? Just a thought.
The government and private sector have been working hard to set up these chargers for EVs, but it seems like they need to pay more attention to balancing things out. Tai Po, North, and Islands districts definitely need some love when it comes to quick chargers. But Sha Tin, Kwun Tong, and Yau Tsim Mong are doing great in that department. Keep it up, guys!
Overall, it’s clear that there are some discrepancies in the distribution of quick chargers across Hong Kong. Some districts are thriving with a high number of chargers, while others are struggling with a limited supply. It’s important for the government and private sector to address these disparities and ensure that all residents have equal access to charging facilities. By expanding the network of quick chargers in underserved areas and promoting EV adoption citywide, Hong Kong can move closer to achieving its local development goals. Let’s hope they step up and make things right for everyone in the city.
