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Surge in EV Sales as Hong Kong Ends Tax Breaks

2/27/2026

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  • Hong Kong ended tax breaks for private electric cars, prompting showroom sales to surge 17 times as buyers rushed to secure eligibility before March 31.
  • One dealer recounted a customer who became emotional, fearing they had missed the chance to register.
  • Lawmaker Adrian Pedro Ho King-hong raised concerns about potential declines in electric vehicles (EV) sales during a Legislative Council meeting and urged the government to reassess the policy regularly.