Coupang and Daeyeong Chaebi Collaborate on 'Electric Vehicle Charging Solution Development'

Development Accelerates for '1t Electric Cargo Vehicle Custom Charger' Specialized for Coupang Delivery Vehicles

On the 24th, Kim Myung-kyu, Executive Director of Coupang (fourth from the right), and Jung Min-gyo, CEO of Daeyoung Chaebi (fourth from the left), along with other officials, are taking a commemorative photo after signing the agreement.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Coupang announced on the 24th that it has signed a business agreement with Daeyoung Chaebi, a manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers and charging service provider, to develop a customized charger for 1-ton electric cargo vehicles.

Through this agreement, both companies plan to actively proceed with the development of a customized charger specialized for Coupang's 1-ton electric cargo vehicles. To create a stable charging environment, they will establish external charging stations near delivery hubs and also promote the advancement of a control system to efficiently monitor vehicle charging status. The two companies will also actively cooperate in research and development (R&D) activities related to electric cargo vehicle charging infrastructure and systems, including the establishment of a charging membership solution.

Since 2019, Coupang has introduced about 10 units of 1-ton electric cargo vehicles in some delivery areas of Daegu and has been conducting deliveries. In particular, they have continuously carried out R&D activities on charging infrastructure, such as installing the 'Smart Moving System' at Daegu 4 Camp.

Kim Myung-gyu, Executive Director of Coupang, said, "As part of our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management practice, we are considering additional electric vehicle introductions, but it is true that there are operational difficulties due to the lack of charging solutions suitable for the current distribution logistics environment," adding, "Through this cooperation with Daeyoung Chaebi, if an electric vehicle charging solution suitable for the distribution logistics delivery environment is developed, we expect the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles at Coupang to be further activated."

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