Namwon-si, Promotion of 2nd Phase Private Electric Vehicle Distribution Project

Published 14 Apr.2023 11:32(KST)

Namwon City, Jeonbuk, has been promoting the supply of eco-friendly vehicles (57 passenger cars, 116 cargo vehicles) in the first half of the year since February.

According to the city on the 14th, to achieve the goal of rapid local finance execution and revitalize the domestic economy, it was decided to advance the second phase of private electric vehicle distribution to the 17th.

Through this distribution project, the city is striving to solve local air pollution problems and reduce carbon emissions, and plans various supports such as purchasing electric vehicles and building charging infrastructure in cooperation with domestic automobile companies.

Namwon Government Office Exterior View <br>[Photo by Namwon City]

Namwon Government Office Exterior View
[Photo by Namwon City]

To successfully promote this distribution project, the city requests active participation and cooperation from citizens, and plans to expand 107 chargers this year by signing a business agreement with private operators to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Support targets are citizens aged 18 or older who have had an address in the city for more than 90 consecutive days as of the date of purchase support application submission, and subsidies will be provided. Recipients will be selected in order of delivery and registration.

Purchase subsidies for 38 electric passenger cars will be provided up to a maximum of 13.8 million KRW depending on the model supplied, and 98 electric cargo vehicles will be supported up to a maximum of 21 million KRW.

A city official said, “This was implemented to actively promote the recovery of the local economy and rapid execution of local finance,” adding, “We will accelerate the supply of eco-friendly vehicles to advance the realization of carbon neutrality through fine dust reduction and secure the health rights of future generations.”