How many EV charging spaces are there in Macao?

The city currently has 200 charging spaces across 42 public car parks and seven streets, according to the Macau Electricity Company (CEM), Macao’s sole energy service provider. While most integrated hotels in the city provide EV charging spaces in their car parks, they are typically reserved for guests and team members.

How many private charging stations are there in Macao?

As a result, only 130 private charging stations have been installed in Macao over the past five years. Leong has asked the government to help install charging stations in more public spaces and even help residents install them in private car parks.

Does China's Energy Strategy work for Macao?

According to the National Energy Administration of China, the share of clean and renewable energy in China’s electricity generation has almost doubled over the past decade, surging from 13 per cent in 2011 to 24.3 per cent in 2020. This bodes well for Macao. “Developing solar and wind energy has become China’s core energy strategy,” he says.

How many EVs are there in Macao?

According to government statistics, the total number of EVs in the city has tripled since 2020. As of 30 April 2022, the city is home to 3,150 EVs, including 2,184 light vehicles, 457 heavy vehicles and 509 electric motorbikes. As Macao embarks on a greener future, local leaders and consumers alike are looking to EVs.

Is Macao a good place to drive an EV?

Macao is uniquely suited for EVs due to its size. In a 2021 research project, Zhang and his team found that the average Macao driver does not exceed 10,000 kilometres per year, or 27 kilometres per day. “For many families, it would be enough to charge their EVs one or two times a week,” says Zhang. “EVs are perfect for a small city like Macao.”

How much does a Tesla cost in Macao?

Some of the most popular models from Tesla in Macao include Model Y and Model 3, priced at about MOP 341,100 and MOP 375,100 respectively. Leong has also noticed more and more mainland brands entering the market in the past three years.