The new electric vehicle license plate fee for 2025 will be implemented on November 1st! Vehicle owners must know the details of the new fees and penalties

In response to the "Hong Kong Electric Vehicle Popularization Roadmap," the Hong Kong government announced adjustments to electric private car license fees and an increase in traffic violation penalties, effective November 1, 2025. The original plan of increasing fees over three years has been slowed to a five-phase gradual increase over six六年內分五階段逐步加價to alleviate the burden on car owners. As a car enthusiast or owner, understanding the impact of the latest policy on license renewal and driving is crucial. The following are the key points of the new arrangements and their implications for you.

New Arrangements for Electric Vehicle License Plate Fees

According to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's announcement on July 9, 2025, the electric private vehicle license plate fee will be changed to a five-tiered fee based on "rated power" (≈), with a gradual increase over six years, reaching the final level by 2030. According to the latest "Electric Private Vehicle License Plate Fee Structure," the first tier fee (effective November 1, 2025) is as follows:

The annual license plate fee for electric private vehicles will increase by approximately 15-20% annually in three phases from 2026 to 2029, starting in the fifth phase from 2029. Existing owners will enjoy a four-month grace period, with license plate fees approximately 25-40% lower than those for gasoline vehicles (averaging approximately HK$7,500), maintaining a cost advantage.

The new fees will be implemented from September 28, 2025, while the existing meter charges for parking spaces for trucks, buses, and tour buses will remain unchanged.

Traffic violation fines adjusted

Starting July 9, 2025, adjustments to fixed-rate traffic violations have taken effect, markingthe first increase since 1994, aimed at enhancing road safety.

•      Speeding: Fine increased from HK$320 to HK$480 and up

•      Illegal parking: Fine increased from HK$320 to HK$400

Other      violations (such as disobeying traffic signs): Fines have generally increased by about 50%.

We advise you to drive carefully to avoid unnecessary expenses

Car owner's advice

1.        Budget for license plate fees: License plate fees for high-power electric vehicles will increase year by year, so please allow for higher renewal fees.

2.        Economic benefits of electric vehicles: Electricity and maintenance costs are lower than those of gasoline vehicles, and they still have an advantage in the long run.

3.        Obey traffic rules: With the new fines increased, regular vehicle inspections and compliance with regulations can save money.

Choose the best protection for your car

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Source: Transport and Logistics Bureau