Public EV charging fees change on August 1 — slow charging down 29.4 won per kWh, ultra-fast charging up 45.9 won
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
Under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment's reform of public EV charging fees, from August 1 slow charger fees go down by 29.4 won per kWh (9.1%) and ultra-fast charger fees go up by 45.9 won per kWh (about 13.2%).
Key facts
| Start date | August 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Slow chargers (under 30kW) | Down 29.4 won per kWh (9.1%) |
| Ultra-fast chargers (200kW or more) | Up 45.9 won per kWh (about 13.2%) |
| Fee structure | From 2 tiers to 5 tiers |
| Where it applies | The Ministry's public chargers and private chargers under agreement with the Ministry (roaming payment with the Ministry's membership card) |
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The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has confirmed a reform of the fee structure for public electric vehicle charging, which takes effect on August 1. The fee structure moves from 2 tiers to 5 tiers. Slow chargers (under 30kW), which make up 90% of all chargers, go down by 29.4 won per kWh (9.1%), while ultra-fast chargers (200kW or more), which make up 2.3% of the total, go up by 45.9 won per kWh (about 13.2%).
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FAQ
When does this change?
It takes effect on August 1, 2026.
How much do slow charger fees go down?
Slow chargers (under 30kW), which make up 90% of all chargers, go down by 29.4 won per kWh (9.1%).
Which chargers does it apply to?
It applies to public chargers installed and operated by the Ministry, and to private chargers under an agreement with the government when you pay with the Ministry's membership card (roaming).