Amendment to VRSVM Consultation Paper
[PDF format ( 1.48 MB )]
Practice Guidelines for EV Maintenance (Appendix I)
[PDF format ( 737 KB )]
Response Form for Consultation (Appendix II)
[PDF format ( 222 KB )]
In response to global climate change, electrification of transportation system has become a global trend. Currently, transportation makes up of about 20% of carbon emissions in Hong Kong. Thus, The Hong Kong government has announced the Hong Kong Roadmap on Popularisation of Electric Vehicles (EV Roadmap) and Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050 in 2021, setting a goal to discontinue the new registration of conventional internal combustion engine private cars including plug-in and non-plug-in type hybrid vehicles by 2035 or earlier. The EV Roadmap will guide Hong Kong's future direction to attain zero vehicular emissions before 2050 and forges ahead the vision of "Zero Carbon Emissions", "Clean Air" and "Smart City". With the implementation of relevant policies, Electric Vehicle (EV) has already been gaining share in the market steadily and will eventually replace internal combustion engine private cars.
The Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Maintenance aims to enhance the standard of the vehicle maintenance trade. The EMSD has launched the Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Mechanics (VRSVM) and Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Maintenance Workshops (VRSVMW) in 2007 and 2015 respectively, helping the public to easily identify Registered Vehicle maintenance Mechanics (RVMs) and Registered Vehicle Maintenance Workshops (RVMWs) and at the same time enhances the professional image of the vehicle maintenance industry.
In view of the increasing trend on the demand for EV maintenance, the Vehicle Maintenance Technical Advisory Committee (VMTAC) formed by the Hong Kong government and stakeholders of the vehicle industry has recommended adding the scope of EV maintenance services into the existing voluntary registration schemes. To take steps further, an Electric Vehicle Maintenance Working Group has been formed to further discuss and study the requirements, detailed arrangements and launch time for the voluntary registration schemes with inclusion of EV maintenance.
This paper outlines the amendment proposals to the existing Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Maintenance and seeks views from interested parties and the general public such that the views and concerns of the community can be considered for formulating the amendment proposals.
Amendment to VRSVM Consultation Paper [PDF format ( 1.48 MB )] | Practice Guidelines for EV Maintenance (Appendix I) [PDF format ( 737 KB )] | Response Form for Consultation (Appendix II) [PDF format ( 222 KB )] |
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