LG Electronics to Supply Over 50 Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers in Seoul City

Charging Solutions, Fast and Slow Chargers
Supply of Robot Charging Solutions for Transportation Disadvantaged

LG Electronics is partnering with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to expand its domestic electric vehicle (EV) charging solution business. By 2026, more than 50 fast EV chargers will be supplied to parks and parking lots within Seoul. Additionally, more than 10 robot charging solutions for transportation-vulnerable groups will be installed at welfare centers.

The model is controlling the LG Electronics 100kW electric vehicle fast charger via the touch screen. [Photo by LG Electronics]

On the 30th, LG Electronics announced that it will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Seoul Metropolitan Government at Seoul City Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, to establish a "convenient-to-use electric vehicle charging infrastructure." The signing ceremony will be attended by Yeo Jang-kwon, Head of Seoul’s Climate and Environment Headquarters, and Woo Jong-jin, Head of LG Electronics’ Business Solutions (BS) Research Institute, among others.

Through this MOU, LG Electronics plans not only to expand the quantity of domestic EV charging infrastructure but also to supply customized charging solutions such as fast charging and assistance for transportation-vulnerable groups. To this end, LG Electronics will supply 200 kW and 100 kW fast chargers, 7 kW slow chargers, and robot charging solutions to charging operators (CPOs) such as Nexthing. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will identify spaces requiring EV chargers and provide necessary administrative support.

By replacing and additionally supplying EV chargers installed in buildings, parks, and parking lots operated by Seoul, more than 50 fast chargers will be installed by 2026. Centered on welfare centers, more than 10 robot charging solutions jointly developed with Doosan Robotics will be installed to enhance charging convenience for transportation-vulnerable groups.

The robot charging solution was created by integrating LG Electronics’ fast chargers (200 kW and 100 kW) with Doosan Robotics’ charging robots. When a driver parks the EV in a charging-available zone and opens the charging port, the charging robot autonomously connects the charging cable. This system allows customers with mobility difficulties to charge their vehicles easily without having to connect the charging cable themselves.

LG Electronics plans to provide real-time information on charging status and charger details through its cloud-based control platform, "iCentric." Since the end of last year, the EV charger service hours, which were previously available only during weekday daytime hours, have been expanded to include weekday nights and weekends.

The global EV charging business is also expanding. Last month, LG Electronics signed an MOU with ChargePoint, the No. 1 charging operator in North America, to expand the EV charging business. ChargePoint operates EV charging stations across the United States and Canada and is the largest charging operator in North America.

Seo Heung-gyu, Head of LG Electronics’ EV Charging Business, said, "Based on charging solutions that combine differentiated quality chargers and control platforms, we will target diverse EV charging infrastructure demands and solidify our position as a trusted charging solution provider."

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