The Tesla Model S P85D was officially launched in Hong Kong on Monday. Photo: David Wong
Tesla Motors launched its latest model, the Model S P85D, in Hong Kong at a time when the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Hong Kong is seeing steady growth. At May 2015 , there were less than 600 electric vehicles in the region, according to Today Tesla , which delivered the first Model S to buyers in last July . By May 2015 , the number of EVs in Hong Kong has nearly tripled, at over 2,250 according to government statistics. "Since [ last July ], we saw a significant increase in the awareness and acceptance toward electric vehicles," said David Wong , country director of Tesla Motors Hong Kong .