Smart Charge

Smart Charge (HK) Limited, a joint venture between HKT (PCCW) and CLP Holdings, provides one-stop EV charging solutions in Hong Kong via subscription plans, charger rentals, the Park & Charge public network, and enterprise installations across 36+ sites.

Company typePrivate
Founded2016
HeadquartersQuarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR China
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingServices

What Smart Charge does

Smart Charge (HK) Limited is a Hong Kong-based EV charging service provider founded in 2016 and structured as a joint venture between HKT (PCCW Group) and CLP Holdings, combining telecommunications infrastructure capabilities with electricity utility expertise. The company operates a one-stop EV charging platform serving three primary customer segments: individual EV owners seeking home charging solutions, residential estates requiring property-wide charging infrastructure, and commercial properties (offices, hotels, parking facilities) seeking tenant and visitor charging amenities. Its service portfolio spans four pillars: monthly subscription plans for residential customers, EV charger rental (租住充) services with installation included, the Park & Charge public charging network for on-the-go use, and dedicated business solutions for property managers and enterprises. Smart Charge operates across 36+ residential estates and commercial properties in most Hong Kong districts, with marquee deployments at Bel-Air, The Sail at Victoria, PCCW Tower, and The Pier Hotel.

Smart Charge firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Smart Charge
Legal name: Smart Charge (HK) Limited
Website: https://smartcharge.com.hk
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2016
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: Smart Charge (HK) Limited, a joint venture between HKT (PCCW) and CLP Holdings, provides one-stop EV charging solutions in Hong Kong via subscription plans, charger rentals, the Park & Charge public network, and enterprise installations across 36+ sites.
Ownership category
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Smart Charge industry classification

Industry

Product category: EV Charging Services
NAICS: Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental (532210), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
SIC: Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Electric Services (4911), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)
akta.pro primary industry: EV Charging Operations & Parking-Lot Electrification Management (BPABAKAK)
akta.pro secondary industries: Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF), EV Charging-Integrated Rentals (Bundled Charging, Roaming, Home Charger Add-ons) (THADANAJ)

Keywords

EV charging services
EV charger rental
Public charging network
Residential EV charging
Commercial EV infrastructure

Where Smart Charge is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Quarry Bay
HQ country: Hong Kong SAR China
HQ region: Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Smart Charge business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Subscription Plan: Monthly subscription service for home EV charging access
EV Charger Rental Service: Rental service for EV chargers ('租住充') for home installation
Park & Charge Public Network: Public charging network service for charging on-the-go
Business Solution: Enterprise solutions for parking lots, residential estates and commercial properties

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Monthly	Subscription plans available for home EV charging

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Smart Charge product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Smart Charge provides a one-stop EV charging service in Hong Kong encompassing home subscription plans, EV charger rental with installation, a public Park & Charge network, and end-to-end business solutions for residential estates and commercial properties. It addresses the full EV charging process from consultation and equipment provisioning through installation and ongoing service management.

Product overview

Smart Charge is a one-stop EV charging service operated by Smart Charge (HK) Limited, a joint venture between HKT (PCCW Group) and CLP Group. The company offers a unified platform combining multiple service options: Subscription Plans for residential customers, EV Charger Rental Services (租住充) for flexible equipment access, Park & Charge for public charging network access, and Business Solutions for commercial properties. The service covers charging infrastructure deployment, installation, and ongoing management across residential estates and commercial locations throughout Hong Kong.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Subscription Plan Monthly subscription service providing home EV charging access and flexible payment options for residential EV owners in Hong Kong.
EV Charger Rental Service (租住充)
Park & Charge
Business Solution
Smart Charge (One-Stop EV Charging Service)

Companies that use Smart Charge

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Smart Charge technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Smart Charge partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

HKT (PCCW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Charge is a joint venture between HKT (PCCW) and CLP Holdings. HKT provides telecommunications and technology infrastructure capabilities.
CLP HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Charge is a joint venture between HKT (PCCW) and CLP Holdings. CLP provides electricity and utility infrastructure expertise.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Smart Charge competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

ChargePoint: Global EV charging network operator offering subscription, residential, and commercial charging solutions. Directly comparable business model to Smart Charge's subscriptions, rentals, and business solutions across multi-segment customers.
EVgo: US-focused public EV charging network providing public fast charging and subscription services. Comparable to Smart Charge's Park & Charge public network and subscription layer.
Alfen: European provider of EV charging stations, smart grids, and energy storage. Comparable to Smart Charge's EV charging infrastructure and management platform for residential and commercial customers.
Tritium: Designer and manufacturer of DC fast charging hardware used by EV charging network operators. Comparable technology layer to the EV charging infrastructure that Smart Charge deploys across its network.
Wallbox: Smart EV charging solutions provider with both residential charger products and networked charging management. Comparable to Smart Charge's smart home EV charging subscription and rental service.
Pod Point: UK EV charging provider offering home charger installation, public network, and commercial solutions. Very similar product portfolio to Smart Charge's subscription, rental, and business offerings.
Blink Charging: EV charging equipment and network operator serving residential, commercial, and public segments. Closely matches Smart Charge's horizontal segmentation across individuals, property owners, and public charging.

Broad incumbents

Shell Recharge: Energy major's EV charging network offering home, workplace, and public charging solutions. Overlaps with Smart Charge's subscription and public Park & Charge services as part of a much broader energy portfolio.
ABB E-mobility: Global industrial giant offering EV charging hardware, software, and services across all segments. Broader portfolio than Smart Charge but overlapping in commercial and residential EV charging infrastructure.
Tesla Supercharger: Tesla-operated EV charging network; dominates premium fast charging in many markets including Hong Kong. Competes with Smart Charge's Park & Charge public network for EV driver mindshare and locations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Smart Charge financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Smart Charge leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Smart Charge funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Smart Charge M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Smart Charge

What does Smart Charge do?

Is Smart Charge a public or private company?

Smart Charge is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Smart Charge founded?

Smart Charge was founded in 2016. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Smart Charge based?

Smart Charge is headquartered in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR China, in the Asia region.

How does Smart Charge make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Subscription Plan is the primary driver. The others are EV Charger Rental Service, park & Charge Public Network and business Solution.

Who are Smart Charge's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are ChargePoint, EVgo, Alfen, Tritium, Wallbox, Pod Point and Blink Charging. Broad incumbents are Shell Recharge, ABB E-mobility and Tesla Supercharger.

Does Smart Charge have an API?

No public API is recorded for Smart Charge.

What industry is Smart Charge in?

Smart Charge's product category is EV Charging Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAKAK, EV Charging Operations & Parking-Lot Electrification Management, with a secondary code of HSAPAQAF, Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers). Its NAICS code is 532210 and its SIC code is 7510.