Pohang City Accelerates Building Hydrogen Mobility Ecosystem Through Hydrogen Electric Vehicle Distribution

114 Billion KRW Invested This Year: Subsidies for 91 Hydrogen Passenger Cars and 24 Hydrogen Buses
2026 Target: 'Northern Area Bus Public Garage Liquefied Hydrogen-based Hydrogen Transportation Complex'

Pohang City is set to actively promote the hydrogen electric vehicle distribution project to expand eco-friendly transportation.

Pohang City plans to expand the charging infrastructure to enhance convenience for hydrogen vehicle users. (Lee Kang-deok, Mayor of Pohang). Provided by Pohang City

The city will provide subsidies for purchasing hydrogen electric vehicles with the goals of responding to climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and establishing a hydrogen mobility ecosystem.

Accordingly, this year, Pohang plans to invest 11.4 billion KRW to distribute 91 hydrogen passenger cars and 24 hydrogen buses.

The eligible vehicle models for subsidy application are the mid-size SUV ‘Nexo (Hyundai Motor Company)’ and the ‘Universe (Hyundai Motor Company)’, with subsidies of 32.5 million KRW per passenger car and 350 million KRW per bus planned for hydrogen vehicle purchases.

Eligible recipients include individuals registered as residents in Pohang City (for more than 90 days), corporations, businesses, local public institutions, and local public enterprises, with subsidies provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Since subsidy applications are processed at hydrogen vehicle dealerships, buyers only need to complete the support application form after signing the purchase contract.

However, the vehicle must be deliverable within two months from the application date. Detailed information can be found on the Pohang City website and the Ministry of Environment’s integrated portal.

Following the launch last year of the Jangheung hydrogen charging station, the largest in Gyeongbuk with the capacity to charge about 160 hydrogen buses daily, Pohang City is currently constructing the ‘Northern Area Bus Public Garage Liquefied Hydrogen-based Hydrogen Transportation Complex’ in the Yeongilman 4 Industrial Complex, aiming for completion in 2026.

Jangheung Hydrogen Charging Station, Pohang. Provided by Pohang City

Pohang City plans to expand hydrogen charging infrastructure within the region through stable hydrogen supply, resolve difficulties related to hydrogen vehicle distribution and charging, and accelerate the popularization of hydrogen vehicles and the transition to hydrogen mobility.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok stated, “We will promote the popularization of eco-friendly transportation through the distribution of hydrogen vehicles and continuously expand charging infrastructure for the convenience of hydrogen vehicle users. We hope for the active interest and participation of citizens and businesses so that Pohang can become a leading city in hydrogen mobility.”

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