South Korea’s zero-emission vehicle portal announced that the autumn discount on EV charging for weekend and holiday daytime hours ended on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 14:00. From Sunday 1 November, the regular charging tariff applies again.
What Ended
| Item | Detail from the portal |
|---|---|
| Programme | Autumn discount on EV charging fees |
| Applied to | Weekend and public-holiday daytime hours |
| Seasons | Spring and autumn |
| Last day | Saturday 31 October 2026, until 14:00 |
| Regular tariff resumes | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
The portal thanked users who took part in the discount. The notice does not state discount rates.
Why Daytime Pricing
According to the notice, the discount was introduced to encourage sensible electricity use at midday on weekends and holidays in spring and autumn, when renewable generation is plentiful. The idea is a simple form of time-of-use incentive: moving flexible demand, such as EV charging, toward hours when supply is abundant. Drivers can check current prices by operator on the portal’s fee comparison page, which shows member and non-member rates for each charging speed.
What It Means
Time-based tariffs work best when chargers can apply schedules and report sessions accurately. Smart AC units such as the EV-ACT3204E 22 kW wallbox (RFID and app, CE) and EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station (two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID) support app and RFID control, and scheduling features help owners shift charging to cheaper periods where tariffs allow. See our residential charging range and commercial charging solutions pages.
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Key Takeaways
- Korea’s autumn weekend and holiday daytime charging discount ended at 14:00 on 31 October 2026.
- Regular tariffs apply from 1 November.
- The discount targeted midday hours with plentiful renewable power.
- Drivers can compare current operator prices on the portal.
