Factors Influencing Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locations and Policy Implications: Empirical Lessons from Seoul Metropolitan Area in Korea

Hyunjoong Kim and Gyeong Seok Kim ()
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Hyunjoong Kim: Department of Urban and Transportation Engineering, Kongju National University, Cheonan 31080, Republic of Korea
Gyeong Seok Kim: Department of Urban and Transportation Engineering, Kongju National University, Cheonan 31080, Republic of Korea

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 2, 1-13

Abstract: The growth of electric vehicle (EV) demand in Korea is closely tied to the challenge of optimal charging station placement. Despite the quantitative increase in charging stations, their uneven spatial distribution remains a significant issue, as highlighted by several related studies. This research analyzes the factors influencing the location of public electric vehicle fast-charging stations (PEVFCSs) in Korea’s Seoul Metropolitan Area (SMA). Our analysis reveals that the SMA has yet to implement a systematic urban planning approach for PEVFCS placement. Interestingly, traffic volume is negatively correlated with PEVFCS location, contrary to expectations. Through a comprehensive diagnosis of the current situation, we offer valuable insights and lessons learned from the SMA experience. These findings contribute to the development of plausible policies for more effective PEVFCS distribution in urban areas.

Keywords: electric vehicle; public electric vehicle fast-charging station; determinants; Seoul Metropolitan Area (SMA); geographically weighted logistic regression (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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