EV charging discounts over Chuseok — September 24–27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 50% off at public chargers and 100% off energy charges for private-use chargers
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
For the 4 days of the Chuseok holiday from September 24 to 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., EV charging fees at public chargers operated by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and Korea Electric Power Corporation will be discounted to 50% of the regular rate. Private-use charging equipment installed in places such as private homes will get a 100% discount on energy charges based on usage during those hours (around KRW 85.4/kWh for low voltage and KRW 80.2/kWh for high voltage), covering 102,000 households nationwide. At the 18,000-plus public chargers, the 50% discounted price applies regardless of output range. Chargers of private charging operators are also expected to reflect the energy-charge discount in consumer prices; if it is fully reflected, prices are expected to fall by 22–29% compared with the ministry's regular public charging fees. However, participation and the size and method of discounts vary by company, so check each company's website. Public charger fee tables by output and charger locations can be found on the zero-emission vehicle portal (무공해차 통합누리집, ev.or.kr).
Key facts
| Announced | September 21, 2026, Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and Korea Electric Power Corporation |
|---|---|
| Discount period | September 24–27, 2026 (4 days of the Chuseok holiday) |
| Discount hours | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Public chargers | 18,000-plus operated by the ministry and KEPCO — 50% off the regular fee regardless of output range |
| Private-use chargers | 100% discount on energy charges for those hours (around KRW 85.4/kWh for low voltage, KRW 80.2/kWh for high voltage) — 102,000 households nationwide |
| Private charging operators | Expected to reflect the discount — 22–29% reduction expected if fully reflected; check participation and discount size with each company |
| Mobile chargers at rest areas | 19 units placed at 8 expressway rest areas from September 23 to 27 |
| Where to check | Zero-emission vehicle portal (ev.or.kr) |
| Inquiries | Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Decarbonization and Green Transport Innovation Division (탈탄소녹색수송혁신과) 044-201-6897 |
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The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (기후에너지환경부) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (한국전력공사, KEPCO) said on September 21, 2026 that electric vehicle charging fees will be discounted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Chuseok holiday from September 24 to 27. The 18,000-plus public chargers operated by the ministry and KEPCO will offer 50% off the regular charging fee, and private-use chargers (자가소비용 충전기) that receive power directly from KEPCO will get a 100% discount on energy charges for those hours. For private charging operators, participation and discount size vary by company.
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
Which chargers offer the 50% discount?
At the 18,000-plus public chargers operated by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and Korea Electric Power Corporation, the 50% discounted price applies regardless of output range from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from September 24 to 27.
Are private charging stations also discounted?
Private charging operators are also expected to reflect the energy-charge discount in consumer prices, but participation, the size of the discount and the method — such as fee discounts or point accrual — vary by company, so check each company's website.
What about chargers installed at home?
Private-use charging equipment that receives power directly from KEPCO gets a 100% discount on energy charges based on usage during those hours.