Naju-si to Distribute 150 Eco-Friendly Vehicles This Year

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 13th that it will promote the ‘2021 Electric Vehicle 2nd Private Supply Project’ aiming to supply 150 eco-friendly vehicles (100 electric cars and 50 two-wheelers) through securing supplementary budget in the second half of this year.

The subsidy amount for purchasing an electric vehicle is up to 17.6 million KRW.

Applicants are individuals, corporations, or organizations with an address in the city from the 10th of last month to the present, and applications will be accepted from the 15th via the Low Emission Vehicle Purchase Subsidy Support System.

Applicants must visit the automobile manufacturer or dealer (sales office or branch) of the desired vehicle model, conclude a purchase contract, and submit the subsidy application form along with the required documents.

However, eligible vehicle models for subsidy support must have passed certification by the Ministry of Environment and be deliverable within two months.

If the vehicle is not delivered within two months from the date of selection, the applicant will be disqualified from the selection, so caution is required.

Regarding electric two-wheelers, 100 units have been supplied since May, and an additional 50 units will be supplied next month.

Since the launch of the eco-friendly vehicle private supply project in 2017, the city has supplied 1,332 electric vehicles for public and private use up to this year, and with an additional 150 units in the second half, the total supply is expected to reach about 1,500 electric vehicles.

This figure corresponds to 50% of the city’s key performance indicator under the vision of Korea’s Energy Capital, which aims to supply 3,000 electric vehicles by 2025.

Mayor Kang In-gyu said, “By supplying the largest number of electric vehicles in the province over the past three years, we have firmly established Naju’s status as the Energy Capital and a leading city for eco-friendly vehicles,” adding, “Next year, we will supply more than 400 electric vehicles and strive to expand infrastructure including charging facilities to ensure convenience in using eco-friendly vehicles.”

The announcement for the 2nd Electric Vehicle Private Supply Project can be found on the city hall website, and for more details, inquiries can be made to the Naju City Energy New Industry Division.

Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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