Naver Maps has established a long-term partnership with TBU by extending their contract for real-time electric vehicle charging station information services by three years. The two companies have been providing EV charging station information through Naver Search and Naver Maps since 2023.
With the contract extension continuing the collaboration through 2028, convenience is expected to improve significantly for Naver Maps users, which has more than 30 million monthly active users.
TBU, the operator of EV charging platform Elecvery, has been upgrading its services to provide the same level of charging infrastructure data in the Naver environment. Through this partnership, users can now access key information needed for actual use directly on Naver Search and Maps screens, including:
▲ Real-time charging availability
▲ Connector types
▲ Charging speeds
▲ Charge point operator (CPO) information
Additionally, users who set up "My Vehicle" on the Naver Maps app can find compatible charging stations more quickly and easily.
The contract extension also brings an expansion in data coverage. Real-time EV charger information grew from approximately 270,000 units in May 2023 to about 550,000 units as of December 2025, reflecting the expansion of Korea's EV charging infrastructure.
Industry observers note that providing consistently reliable information on a single platform is challenging given that EV charging data is scattered across different charging operators and discrepancies between actual field conditions and data frequently occur. In this context, the three-year contract extension between Naver and TBU suggests that this collaboration model has demonstrated a certain level of reliability and operational stability.
Over the past three years, TBU has done more than simply increase data volume. As the exclusive supplier of EV charging station information to Naver Maps, the company has built an operational system that directly manages and updates charger information from major domestic charging operators. TBU explains that it has continuously improved data accuracy and reliability by more rapidly reflecting field changes such as malfunctions, unavailable status, and operational information updates.
As a result, EV drivers can now plan their charging based on actual availability rather than just checking charging station locations, reducing trial and error when selecting charging stations near their destinations.
"EV charging information is not simply location data—the key is accurately conveying actual availability," a TBU official said. "With this contract extension, we will expand our data coverage while further enhancing real-time capabilities and accuracy to elevate the reliability of EV charging information in Naver's search and maps environment to the next level."
Through this extended collaboration, the EV charging information service within Naver Maps will operate on a more stable data foundation. TBU plans to continue strengthening convenience across the entire EV user experience by linking charging infrastructure data with various services going forward.
Meanwhile, TBU operates the EV charging platform Elecvery to address inconveniences in EV charging, offering comprehensive services covering the entire EV experience from charging station searches to AI-based route recommendations, vehicle-linked customized services, and charging station roaming payments.
In particular, through commercializing Korea's first mobile EV charging solution, the company is delivering a seamless charging experience without time or location constraints, while also addressing global power supply imbalance issues based on accumulated EV data.