Chabi, an operator of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, announced on August 10 that it will extend the operation period of the 'Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging Service' project, promoted by the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment, until September 30.
The mobile electric vehicle charging service involves a 1-ton truck equipped with an energy storage system (ESS) and a fast charger that travels directly to locations where charging is needed. Users can request the service via mobile or PC, and the nearest charging vehicle will be dispatched to assist.
The Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment has divided the mobile electric vehicle charging service project into five regions, operating a total of 151 mobile charging facilities as of May. Among these, Chabi is responsible for operations in the Gyeongsang, Daegu, Busan, and Ulsan regions, deploying a total of 38 mobile charging vehicles.
From February 11 to May 11, Chabi reported that 677 electric vehicles utilized the service, resulting in a cumulative charging amount of 13,354.38 kWh. Charging requests were relatively concentrated between 1 PM and 3 PM. On May 21, the service handled 28 charging requests in one day, supplying 535.59 kWh of electricity.
With this extension, Chabi plans to respond to the increased demand for electric vehicle travel during the vacation season while expanding the application of mobile charging services, particularly in areas where establishing fixed charging facilities is challenging.
Chabi CEO Choi Young-hoon stated, "The mobile charging service is establishing itself as a new alternative that complements existing charging infrastructure and alleviates inconveniences for electric vehicle users."
In the first quarter of this year, Chabi recorded consolidated revenue of 20.7 billion won, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue from the charging service business rose by 13% to 13.9 billion won.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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