Osan City Promotes Electric Vehicle Purchase Support Program for 2026

[Suwon Ilbo=Park Chan-hyeok Reporter] Osan City announced on the 30th that it will promote an electric vehicle purchase support program for 2026 to realize 'carbon neutrality by 2050' and improve air quality.

According to the city, a total of 1,315 electric vehicles, including electric passenger cars and electric cargo vehicles (660 in the first half, 655 in the second half), will be supplied this year, which represents an approximately 20% expansion compared to the previous year. Support targets include citizens with registered addresses in Osan City for at least 30 days based on the application date for the electric vehicle purchase subsidy, as well as businesses and corporations with business locations in Osan City.

Subsidy support by vehicle type includes up to 9.5 million won for electric passenger cars and up to 21.17 million won for electric cargo vehicles. Eligible vehicle types and detailed support amounts by vehicle type can be confirmed through the Ministry of Environment's Zero-Emission Vehicle Integrated Website (www.ev.or.kr).

Applications for electric vehicle purchase subsidies can be submitted through electric vehicle manufacturers, importers, and dealers from 10:00 AM on Monday, February 2, 2026, through 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. However, applications may close early if the budget is exhausted, and the city plans to maximize citizen demand through additional announcements and other measures.

Notably, a new 'conversion support fund' system has been introduced this year, which will allow individuals who sell or scrap internal combustion engine vehicles owned for three years or more to receive an additional support of up to 1.3 million won when purchasing electric vehicles, which is expected to further promote the transition to eco-friendly vehicles.

Park Hyun-ju, head of the Climate and Environment Policy Division, said, "The expansion of electric vehicles is a key policy for improving air quality and achieving carbon neutrality," and added, "We hope for active participation from citizens to create a pleasant urban environment."