Fast Charger Incentive Scheme (FCIS)

Eligible Applicants

• a business entity (include sole proprietorships) registered under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310); or
• a statutory body/ organisation established by legislation enacted by the Hong Kong legislature; or
• an organisation registered under the Societies Ordinance (Cap. 151); or
• an organisation incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) in Hong Kong (except power companies).

Eligible Parking Spaces

• must have never been installed with any chargers; and
• the installation (if applicable) and operation of fast charging services are in compliance with relevant regulations and land lease conditions.

Eligible FCs (except Mobile FCs)

• must be brand new;
• rated output power must be 100 kW or above; and
• the power system must be capable of supplying power of 100 kW for each FC.

For other requirements under the Scheme, including the application of a 70% power supply requirement to install FCs, please refer to Paragraph 7.1 of the Guide to Applicants   (to be provided) for details.

Eligible Mobile FCs

• must be brand new;
• rated output power must be 100 kW or above; and
• equip with battery capacity of 80 kWh or above.

Before operation period

• non-mobile FCs: install, complete the online data communication with the Web Map of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities and commence operation of the FCs within 12 months from the issuance date of the Acknowledgement Notice;
• mobile FCs: purchase, complete the online data communication with the Web Map of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities and commence operation of the FCs within 4 months from the issuance date of the Acknowledgement Notice;
• ensure the installation (if applicable) and operation of FCs comply with the technical and safety standards and regulations under the prevailing legislation and guidelines in Hong Kong;
• procure public liability insurance and full cost property insurance for FCs;
• for mobile FCs, submit One-off Model Certification Document (Template)  (to be provided) to the EEB(EB) before the commencement of operation of first mobile FC of the same specification; and
• submit a Compliance Report (Template)  (to be updated) to the EEB(EB) before operation of the FCs.

During operation period

• non-mobile FCs: provide charging services to the public uninterruptedly for at least 14 hours daily for a period of 30 months;
• mobile FCs: open for at least 14 hours daily, accessible to all members of the public and all EV types, for a period of 30 months;
• provide uninterruptedly information related to the relevant fees of charging services as well as real-time charger availability of the FCs through the government-designated mobile applications^Note1, and other online platforms or mobile applications;
• provide at least one electronic payment option;
• collect charging fees based on actual electricity usage, and display clear pricing information at prominent location on or near the FCs;
• ensure charging services and fees do not vary by vehicle make, model or charging standard (such as European standard or Chinese standard), and no priority service shall be given to specific vehicles or individuals, with the exception of providing discount and priority service to commercial vehicles; and
• the Government encourages the imposition of penalties (such as additional charges) on users who occupy charging spaces after the completion of charging.

Note1: Government-designated mobile applications refer to “The Web Map of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities” of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and “HKeMobility” of the Transport Department. The real-time availability data of each FC shall be simultaneously transmitted to the "The Web Map of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities" platform under the EPD. To comply with this requirement, applicants shall complete the “The Web Map of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities” - FCIS Form  and submit the completed form via email to ev@epd.gov.hk as soon as receiving the Acknowledgement Notice.