New licence fee for electric private cars to take effect from November 1
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A spokesman for the TD said, "Under the new licence fee structure, licence fees will be charged based on the rated power of e-PCs stated on their vehicle registration documents and VLs, and the fee levels will be suitably adjusted. On the one hand, the new licence fee maintains the attractiveness of electric vehicles (EVs) to continue encouraging drivers to switch to EVs to promote environmental protection, while on the other hand, it aligns with the technological advancements and practices in other regions. The licence fee structure and level for other vehicle classes remain unchanged."
The new five-tier licence fee structure based on rated power will comprise incremental adjustments in five phases over six years. The annual licence fee (ALF) for e-PCs from November 1, 2025, to February 28, 2027 is tabulated as follows:
| Rated power of e-PCs (kilowatts) (kW) | ALF from November 1, 2025, to February 28, 2027 ($) (Note) |
| ≤75 | 1,500 |
| >75 to 125 | 2,000 |
| >125 to 175 | 2,500 |
| >175 to 225 | 3,000 |
| >225 | 5,000 |
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Under the new licence fee structure, according to the current distribution of licensed e-PCs, the rated power of 99 per cent of them fall within the first, second and third tiers, while the proportions of e-PCs in the fourth and fifth tiers are only 1 per cent and 0.1 per cent respectively.
Special arrangements for VL renewal during four-month grace period
Existing e-PC owners should note that, if their VL expires on or before February 28, 2026, and the renewal application is submitted from November 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, the prevailing licence fee structure and levels will apply.
As for renewal of VLs expiring on or after March 1, 2026, or applications for first or re-issue of VLs submitted on or after November 1, 2025, the new licence fees will apply.
Provision of licence fee concession to eligible disabled e-PC owners
The Government will offer licence fee concession to eligible disabled e-PC owners pursuant to the policy objective of social integration. If the rated power of such e-PC does not exceed 75 kW, no licence fee will be charged. If it exceeds 75 kW, the ALF will be charged by deducting an amount equal to the prescribed ALF for an e-PC with a rated power of no more than 75 kW from the ALF of its rated power tier. This arrangement will apply to eligible disabled persons who renew VLs expiring on or after March 1, 2026, or submit applications for first or re-issue of VLs on or after November 1, 2025.
The TD has issued letters to the automotive trades and vehicle dealers concerned to remind them to take note of the implementation of the new licence fee structure. Notices have been displayed at the TD's Licensing Offices to introduce the above arrangements. The TD will also put up messages about the new fee structure through the "Electronic Driving Licence" mobile app and the e-Licensing Portal (elicensingportal.td.gov.hk/login).
Members of the public may refer to the TD's website or call the hotline at 2804 2600 for details.
Ends/Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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