During the Chuseok holiday, electric vehicle charging fees will be reduced by up to 50%. This initiative aims to encourage electric vehicle charging during hours of lower electricity demand due to industrial shutdowns, thereby utilizing excess power and alleviating the burden of renewable energy output control.
The Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment and Korea Electric Power Corporation announced on September 21 that from September 24 to 27, electric vehicle charging fees will be discounted from 11 AM to 2 PM.
During the Chuseok holiday, industrial electricity usage will decrease, leading to a reduction in overall electricity demand, while renewable energy generation, such as solar power, will continue, potentially resulting in a surplus of electricity supply. If the generated power is not consumed in a timely manner, it may require control of the output from power generation facilities. Therefore, the government plans to increase daytime electricity demand by utilizing approximately 1.16 million registered electric vehicles in the country.
The discount varies depending on the type of charger. For self-consumption chargers installed in private homes, companies, and some apartments that receive direct power from KEPCO, the electricity fee during this time will be 100% discounted. For low-voltage users, the fee of 85.4 won per kWh and for high-voltage users, around 80.2 won per kWh will be waived, affecting about 102,000 households nationwide.
Public electric vehicle chargers operated by the Ministry and KEPCO, totaling about 18,000 units, will have their charging fees reduced to half of the usual rate. For example, the charging fee for a 100 kW public charger will drop from 348.4 won per kWh to 174.2 won.
Private charging operators will also receive a 100% discount on electricity fees from KEPCO during this time. However, how much of this discount is reflected in consumer charging fees will vary by operator. If the discount is fully passed on, the public charging fees set by the Ministry are expected to be about 22% to 29% cheaper than usual. Details on participating companies, discount rates, and point accumulation methods will vary by operator, and the Ministry will release a list of participating private charging operators starting September 23.
This measure expands the discount compared to the electric vehicle charging fee discounts implemented on weekends in spring and fall. Usage during the discount hours for public chargers operated by the Ministry and KEPCO increased by 9.2% this past spring.
To prepare for congestion at highway charging stations during the holiday, mobile chargers will be deployed. The government will place 19 mobile chargers at eight highway rest areas, including Hanam Dream, Hongcheon, Chuncheon, Gujeong, Sokrisan, and Buyeo Baekje, from September 23 to 27. Each vehicle can use up to 20 kWh, with priority given to vehicles with battery levels below 50%.
Minister of Climate Energy and Environment Kim Seong-hwan stated, "During the daytime of the Chuseok holiday, renewable energy generation is active while electricity demand is low. By discounting charging fees during this time, we can increase electric vehicle charging, reducing the burden on the power system and the charging costs for the public."
The Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment and Korea Electric Power Corporation announced on September 21 that from September 24 to 27, electric vehicle charging fees will be discounted from 11 AM to 2 PM.
During the Chuseok holiday, industrial electricity usage will decrease, leading to a reduction in overall electricity demand, while renewable energy generation, such as solar power, will continue, potentially resulting in a surplus of electricity supply. If the generated power is not consumed in a timely manner, it may require control of the output from power generation facilities. Therefore, the government plans to increase daytime electricity demand by utilizing approximately 1.16 million registered electric vehicles in the country.
The discount varies depending on the type of charger. For self-consumption chargers installed in private homes, companies, and some apartments that receive direct power from KEPCO, the electricity fee during this time will be 100% discounted. For low-voltage users, the fee of 85.4 won per kWh and for high-voltage users, around 80.2 won per kWh will be waived, affecting about 102,000 households nationwide.
Public electric vehicle chargers operated by the Ministry and KEPCO, totaling about 18,000 units, will have their charging fees reduced to half of the usual rate. For example, the charging fee for a 100 kW public charger will drop from 348.4 won per kWh to 174.2 won.
Private charging operators will also receive a 100% discount on electricity fees from KEPCO during this time. However, how much of this discount is reflected in consumer charging fees will vary by operator. If the discount is fully passed on, the public charging fees set by the Ministry are expected to be about 22% to 29% cheaper than usual. Details on participating companies, discount rates, and point accumulation methods will vary by operator, and the Ministry will release a list of participating private charging operators starting September 23.
This measure expands the discount compared to the electric vehicle charging fee discounts implemented on weekends in spring and fall. Usage during the discount hours for public chargers operated by the Ministry and KEPCO increased by 9.2% this past spring.
To prepare for congestion at highway charging stations during the holiday, mobile chargers will be deployed. The government will place 19 mobile chargers at eight highway rest areas, including Hanam Dream, Hongcheon, Chuncheon, Gujeong, Sokrisan, and Buyeo Baekje, from September 23 to 27. Each vehicle can use up to 20 kWh, with priority given to vehicles with battery levels below 50%.
Minister of Climate Energy and Environment Kim Seong-hwan stated, "During the daytime of the Chuseok holiday, renewable energy generation is active while electricity demand is low. By discounting charging fees during this time, we can increase electric vehicle charging, reducing the burden on the power system and the charging costs for the public."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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