Jeonnam Province Accelerates 'Carbon Neutrality' with Expansion of Eco-friendly Vehicles

Distribution of 11,746 Electric Vehicles
Support for Purchase of 832 Hydrogen Vehicles
Additional Benefits for Multi-Child Families and Others

Jeonnam Province Eco-friendly Vehicle Distribution Support Guide Poster. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeollanam-do will support the purchase of 12,578 electric and hydrogen vehicles this year with a budget of 195 billion won, in order to accelerate the realization of carbon neutrality through greenhouse gas reduction.

This year, a total of 11,746 electric vehicles will be distributed. By vehicle type, this includes 8,049 passenger cars, 2,887 trucks, 87 buses, 17 children's school vehicles, and 706 two-wheeled vehicles. The purchase subsidy is provided differentially according to the performance and size of the vehicle, with a maximum of 14.63 million won per passenger car, 24 million won per truck, and 121 million won per children's school vehicle.

For passenger car purchases, multi-child families can receive up to 3 million won depending on the number of children, electric taxis receive 2.5 million won, and lower-income households and young first-time buyers receive an additional 20% of the national subsidy. Also, for electric trucks, small business owners and lower-income households receive an additional 30% of the national subsidy, and for farmers and delivery vehicles, an additional 10% of the national subsidy is provided.

In addition, Jeollanam-do provides an additional local subsidy of 1.3 million won for passenger cars (ultra-compact and Sebomobility) and 600,000 won for two-wheeled vehicles produced in the region.

The number of hydrogen vehicles to be distributed is 832 in total, including 763 passenger cars, 25 low-floor buses, and 44 high-floor buses. The purchase subsidy is up to 37.5 million won per passenger car, 337 million won per low-floor bus, and 370 million won per high-floor bus. Those wishing to purchase eco-friendly vehicles can apply by submitting the required documents to the city or county office with jurisdiction over their resident (or business) registration.

Park Jongpil, Director of Environment and Forests at Jeollanam-do, said, "The transportation sector accounts for 18.3% of Jeollanam-do's greenhouse gas emissions, so the supply of eco-friendly vehicles is necessary to achieve carbon neutrality. We will continue our efforts to expand the supply of eco-friendly vehicles and charging infrastructure."

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