Ministry of Environment - Tmap & KakaoT Sign MOU for 'Electric Vehicle Charging Station Smart Service'

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seonhee] In the future, drivers will be able to find electric vehicle charging stations via optimal routes through major navigation applications (apps) they frequently use, and also access information services such as breakdowns and reservations.

On the 29th, the Ministry of Environment announced that it signed a "Business Agreement for Providing Smart Services for Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities" with T map Mobility and Kakao Mobility. The signing ceremony was held online with Vice Minister Hong Jeong-gi of the Ministry of Environment and industry officials in attendance.

Under this agreement, the Ministry of Environment, Korea Environment Corporation, and Korea Automobile Environment Association will share public data managed on the Low Emission Vehicle Integrated Website with the private sector.

T map Mobility and Kakao Mobility will combine the shared information with their own service platforms (navigation, mobile apps, etc.) to enhance the convenience of using electric vehicle charging facilities. From the end of next month, users will be able to report breakdowns and check the status of electric vehicle charging stations through the T map and Kakao T apps, and within this year, services such as "optimal route search and reservation for chargers" will be provided.

Additionally, through big data analysis, optimal charging facility location information will be provided, and services related to charging facilities, such as predicting charger breakdowns based on usage pattern analysis, will be continuously promoted.

The Ministry of Environment plans to expand the shared data necessary for service development by increasing the joint use (roaming) area with charging operators (currently roaming with 23 companies).

Vice Minister Hong said, "With this agreement, the service platforms and information technology capabilities of private companies combined with public charging services are expected to improve many aspects of the charging facility operation system," adding, "If electric vehicle charging facility functions can be used more easily and conveniently via mobile phones, it will create a synergy effect in expanding the adoption of electric vehicles."

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