Participants in a commitment to transition to electric vehicles can earn carbon neutrality points, even if they do not purchase a vehicle immediately. The government aims to encourage participation by offering benefits from the commitment stage to actual purchase.
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on November 2 that Minister Kim Sung-hwan and all staff will participate in the 'Electric Vehicle Transition Signature Campaign.' The campaign will initially involve the ministry and its affiliated organizations before expanding to businesses, public institutions, and the general public.
Participants in the signature campaign will receive 2,000 carbon neutrality points, and those who subsequently purchase an electric vehicle will receive an additional 20,000 points. The initiative aims to encourage citizens with plans to buy an electric vehicle to commit to the transition.
The signature will include a commitment to prioritize public transportation in daily life and to choose eco-friendly vehicles, such as electric cars, when renting or purchasing a new vehicle during travel or business trips.
This campaign comes as new registrations for electric vehicles are on the rise. From January to September this year, 297,000 electric vehicles were newly registered, marking an increase of over 70% compared to the same period last year. Electric vehicles now account for 23.8% of all new vehicle registrations. The ministry plans to support this trend to ensure it leads to sustained purchases and usage.
Public participation in the signature campaign will begin on the 27th. Individuals can sign up through the 'Korea Climate Action × Carbon Neutrality Points' integrated website or the 'Carbon Pay' app. Registration is required to receive points, which will be distributed at the end of the month following participation. Details regarding the points for electric vehicle purchases will be provided separately.
Minister Kim Sung-hwan stated, "Through this practical movement, we will support the transition commitment to lead to actual purchases and the use of electric vehicles, and together with businesses, public institutions, and citizens, we will spread a culture of eco-friendly mobility."
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on November 2 that Minister Kim Sung-hwan and all staff will participate in the 'Electric Vehicle Transition Signature Campaign.' The campaign will initially involve the ministry and its affiliated organizations before expanding to businesses, public institutions, and the general public.
Participants in the signature campaign will receive 2,000 carbon neutrality points, and those who subsequently purchase an electric vehicle will receive an additional 20,000 points. The initiative aims to encourage citizens with plans to buy an electric vehicle to commit to the transition.
The signature will include a commitment to prioritize public transportation in daily life and to choose eco-friendly vehicles, such as electric cars, when renting or purchasing a new vehicle during travel or business trips.
This campaign comes as new registrations for electric vehicles are on the rise. From January to September this year, 297,000 electric vehicles were newly registered, marking an increase of over 70% compared to the same period last year. Electric vehicles now account for 23.8% of all new vehicle registrations. The ministry plans to support this trend to ensure it leads to sustained purchases and usage.
Public participation in the signature campaign will begin on the 27th. Individuals can sign up through the 'Korea Climate Action × Carbon Neutrality Points' integrated website or the 'Carbon Pay' app. Registration is required to receive points, which will be distributed at the end of the month following participation. Details regarding the points for electric vehicle purchases will be provided separately.
Minister Kim Sung-hwan stated, "Through this practical movement, we will support the transition commitment to lead to actual purchases and the use of electric vehicles, and together with businesses, public institutions, and citizens, we will spread a culture of eco-friendly mobility."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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