Shell and partners set up fastest EV charging station in Hong Kong

Shell Hong Kong Limited, Sino Group and Halo Energy Limited, an innovation and technology company in Hong Kong, have established the fastest universal EV charging station in China Hong Kong City, the companies announced on Friday.

The move is aimed at expanding the coverage of the electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to encourage green transport and promote sustainable development in the region. Compatible with various EV brands to cater to the increasing demands of users, Shell, Sino and Halo are working together to lead the industry and reduce carbon emissions in a proactive manner, the companies said.

Following the opening of the first Shell Recharge EV charging station in Fanling, the second Shell Recharge charging station has been set up in Sino Group’s property in Hong Kong and put into operation in early May providing 4 rapid direct current (DC) chargers for all EV brands in the city.

Complementing Halo’s patent distribution system, one of the chargers operates at a speed of 300kW – meaning that an EV can be fully charged within 15 minutes, making it the fastest of its kind in Hong Kong, Shell said in a statement.

Along with Halo’s 40 semi-quick charging stations, Hong Kong now holds the most EV charging stations within Tsim Sha Tsui, enabling convenience for EV drivers and enhancing charging experience.

“We are privileged to work with Sino and Halo to establish the fastest EV charging station in the territory by consolidating every party’s asset thereby leading the industry towards supporting the HKSAR government’s plans for enhanced EV adoption,” Anne Yu, Managing Director of Shell Hong Kong Limited, said in a statement.

“In the near term, we will collaborate with more car factories and stakeholders to provide more than 300 Shell Recharge charging points across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories,” she added.

Shell’s new facility at its Airport (Cargo Terminal) Station is scheduled to commence operations in Q2 2022. The latest initiative marks Hong Kong’s first service station with both EV charging and conventional fuel facilities. Shell will become the first gasoline company in Hong Kong to offer a comprehensive EV charging network.