Suncheon-si Implements Electric Vehicle Distribution Project This Year

Subsidies for Purchasing 330 Electric Vehicles

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 25th that it will implement the electric vehicle purchase subsidy project starting from the 2nd of next month this year to reduce fine dust and expand the distribution of eco-friendly vehicles.

The city will distribute a total of 330 vehicles this year, including 250 electric passenger cars and 80 electric cargo vehicles, with differential support based on vehicle performance and air quality improvement effects.

Electric passenger cars will receive up to 15.2 million KRW per vehicle, ultra-small electric cars 7.6 million KRW, and electric cargo vehicles will be supported from 9 million KRW to 23.2 million KRW depending on the vehicle size. In particular, to expand the distribution of electric taxis, an additional subsidy of 2 million KRW will be provided for taxis.

The eligible applicants are individuals aged 18 or older, companies, and corporations who have continuously resided in Suncheon City for at least three months prior to the application date. When the purchaser visits a car dealership or agent to fill out the application form, the car seller will process the application through the Low Emission Vehicle Purchase Subsidy System. The selection of recipients will be based on the order of electric vehicle delivery.

A Suncheon City official said, “Electric vehicles are eco-friendly vehicles that do not emit exhaust gases, and we hope that citizens will show great interest and participation in the electric vehicle distribution project for a pleasant air environment.”

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