Kia is launching its electric vehicle sharing service ‘Weebl Biz’ in Paju City from the 15th (Monday), aiming to expand the eco-friendly mobility ecosystem.
The Weebl Biz vehicles deployed in Paju consist of 10 Niro EVs, which will be used by city officials during working hours, while they can be rented by local residents and municipal employees for payment during the evenings and weekends.
Weebl Biz is an eco-friendly sharing service that allows companies or institutions to subscribe to electric vehicles for designated working hours and use them for personal commuting or leisure on weekends.
Users can book electric vehicles through a mobile application and conveniently pick up and return vehicles at designated parking areas without needing a key. The service not only facilitates vehicle usage but also offers tailored vehicle management, charging, and IT solutions, maximizing convenience for both users and administrators.
This service is already being utilized in various local governments, including Gyeonggi’s Gwangmyeong and Hwaseong cities, allowing for economical and convenient use of electric vehicles.
Kia expects that the new Weebl Biz operation in Paju City will contribute to the expansion of electric vehicle adoption and help reduce carbon emissions. It is also anticipated to assist in reducing private vehicle usage and optimizing parking spaces.
A Kia representative said, “We expect that the operation of Weebl Biz will contribute to revitalizing eco-friendly shared mobility in Paju City,” adding, “In the long term, we will strive to expand nationwide to foster a domestic eco-friendly mobility ecosystem.”
Kia is accelerating the expansion of its mobility solutions aimed at B2G/B2B under its corporate vision of becoming a ‘Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider.’
To this end, there are plans to expand Weebl Biz to over 40 public sectors in the country by 2028, operating more than 500 electric vehicles as part of a nationwide initiative.
Lee Sang-jin daedusj@autodiary.kr