JEJU, South Korea - Kim Deok Ho, a 73-year-old taxi driver who is always on the road taking tourists around South Korea's most frequently visited island, said he has been driving only electric vehicles for over six years.
Kim described his EV as "a running home appliance" rather than a car, as he does not have to visit an auto mechanic regularly to change engine oil and brake pads, keeping his maintenance costs close to zero.
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