South Korea Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Market is expected to reach USD 4800.6 million by 2030

29-Sep-2023

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The increasing government initiatives and growing initiative by the local companies in South Korea are driving up demand for the South Korea Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging market during the forecast period.

South Korea Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Market was valued at USD 413.61 million in 2022, and is predicted to reach USD 4800.6 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 36.3% from 2023 to 2030, according to new research by Next Move Strategy Consulting.

The South Korean government's increased commitment to improving existing EV charging stations and expanding electric vehicle infrastructure across the country is spurring growth in the EV charging market. For instance, in April 2022, the South Korean government announced a USD 318 million investment to bolster the nation's EV charging and hydrogen refueling networks. This initiative aims to encourage the ownership of zero-emission vehicles in 2022 and sets a goal of having 4.5 million eco-friendly vehicles, including 3.62 million electric vehicles, in operation nationwide by 2030.

However, Expanding the EV charging sector faces challenges. These include the absence of incentives and concerns about high installation costs. Notably, there's a substantial upfront investment needed for level 3 and ultra-fast chargers. In contrast, level 1 and level 2 chargers are slow, taking 6 to 16 hours for a full charge, much longer than the 5 to 7 minutes for refueling conventional fossil fuel vehicles.

This difference has increased the demand for fast chargers that can recharge EVs in under 30 minutes. Additionally, setting up a level 3 charging station requires a significant initial cost. This expense may discourage those considering switching to EVs, as longer charging times can disrupt their busy schedules.

On the other hand, introducing vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology for electric vehicles (EVs) enables bidirectional energy exchange with the power grid. V2G allows EVs to store excess electricity and return it to the grid, improving their components and benefiting EV owners. This technology streamlines the charging process, making EVs a preferred mode of transportation. The charging station market plays a vital role in connecting EVs to the grid efficiently and creating ample opportunities in future.

As part of the MOV-E project sponsored by Nissan for corporate electric car-sharing trials, Enel Energia S.p.A. established two V2G EV charging stations at the Italian Institute of Technology's Genoa headquarters. Nissan provided two battery electric vehicles (LEAF models) and the Glide app management platform. This collaboration signifies a significant advancement in sustainable transportation technology.

Manufacturers have the potential for substantial gains from V2G technology, poised to revolutionize the EV industry and charging methods. However, it's worth noting that the initial cost of installing V2G charging stations can be significant. Manufacturers of EV connectors have an opportunity to develop advanced connectors capable of meeting the expected electrical demands as V2G technology expands.

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According to the report, leading players in the South Korea Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging market include ABB Ltd., ChargePoint, Inc, Tesla Inc, Shell Recharge Solutions, Star Charge, TELD, Siemens, BYD, EVgo, and Hyundai Motor Company.

Key Insights from the South Korea Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Market Report:

  • The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the South Korea Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging market is provided in the report.

  • The value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the roles of each stakeholder.

  • The market share of players in the South Korea Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging market is provided in the report along with their competitive analysis. 

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