Sangju City to Launch Phase 2 of 2026 Electric Vehicle Supply Program Ahead of Schedule

Early Applications Begin on May 11

Sangju City, North Gyeongsang Province, will begin early applications for the 2026 Electric Vehicle Supply Program (Phase 2) starting from May 11.

This schedule, originally planned for the second half of the year (July), has been moved forward in response to the government’s directive to expedite the program. The decision was made to address the high oil prices caused by the Middle East crisis.

The eligible vehicles are electric vehicles that qualify for subsidies from the Ministry of Environment. In Phase 2, 150 passenger cars, 50 cargo trucks, and 2 buses will be supplied, with subsidy amounts varying depending on vehicle performance and size.

Applicants must be individuals aged 18 or older who have resided in Sangju City for at least three months from the date of application, individual business owners, or corporations whose business locations are in Sangju City. Applications can be submitted after signing a contract at any electric vehicle dealership or sales office nationwide.

This year, those who replace or scrap an internal combustion engine vehicle that has been owned for more than three years will receive an additional transition subsidy.

Hwang Insu, Head of the Environmental Management Division, stated, "We hope that advancing the electric vehicle supply schedule will provide practical support to citizens who are struggling due to high oil prices."

Sangju City Hall Panorama
[Photo by Sangju City Hall]

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