Seongnam City to Support Installation of Fire Prevention Equipment in EV Charging Zones...Up to 2 Million Won Subsidy

Seongnam City Takes Proactive Measures Against Electric Vehicle Fires
50 Million Won Allocated to Support Safety Facilities in Charging Zones
Subsidies of Up to 2 Million Won Provided to 25 Public Facilities

Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province, led by Mayor Shin Sangjin, is proactively responding to the growing fire risk associated with the increase in electric vehicle charging stations by supporting the installation of fire prevention equipment in public facilities.

Fire prevention facility (foam extinguisher) installed in the electric vehicle charging zone in Seongnam area. Provided by Seongnam City

On July 24, Seongnam City announced that it will allocate 50 million won this year to implement a support project for installing fire prevention equipment in electric vehicle charging zones.

The core of this project is to subsidize up to 2 million won, covering 50% of the installation cost, for 25 public facilities that install electric vehicle fire safety equipment.

The targeted facilities for support include neighborhood living facilities, cultural and assembly facilities, retail facilities, medical centers, educational institutions, parking towers, and other multi-use facilities.

Eligible items include fire response equipment for electric vehicles, which must have certified test results from accredited institutions. These include thermal imaging cameras and flame detection sensors that provide 24-hour fire monitoring and alarms, as well as water barriers, upward direct water supply devices, and fire suppression blankets.

The city will subsidize half of both the purchase and installation costs. However, if any subsidized facility transfers or exchanges the supported equipment without authorization within two years, the grant shall be reclaimed.

Applications can be submitted until October 31 by downloading the application form from the public notices section of the Seongnam City website and submitting the required documents in person at the Climate Energy Division on the 5th floor of City Hall. The program may close early if the allocated budget is exhausted.

The number of electric vehicle charging stations in the Seongnam area has steadily increased from 8,235 units in 2024, to 9,539 units last year, and to 10,225 units this year. The number of registered electric vehicles has also risen from 11,878 units in 2024 to 15,062 units last year, and 17,553 units this year, now accounting for 4.9% of all 361,488 registered vehicles.

A Seongnam City official commented, "As electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to expand, public interest in fire safety is also growing. We have been actively implementing a fire prevention equipment installation support project since last year to strengthen the foundation for electric vehicle fire safety."

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