The Global EV Association Network (GEAN) announced on March 9 that it has selected domestic and international companies, organizations, and institutions that have contributed to the development of the global e-mobility industry, the realization of sustainable carbon neutrality, and the advancement of future strategic industries as recipients of 2026 GEAN awards.

The award ceremony will be held on March 25 at Jeju Shinhwa World, coinciding with the opening ceremony of the 13th International e-Mobility Expo (KOR, ENG).

GEAN selected the final recipients through a comprehensive four-round screening process. The 2026 GEAN award recipients include domestic energy solutions company LS Electric; the Nansha District Government of Guangzhou, China; and the Malaysia Electric Vehicle Association. The three organizations were recognized for outstanding achievements in the areas of electrification transition and e-mobility infrastructure expansion, smart city implementation, and the promotion of EV adoption across ASEAN, respectively.

Recipients of 2026 GEAN Special Awards are the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering, Etnews — a leading media outlet championing the popularization of e-mobility — and the China Automotive Journalists Association. These organizations were highly commended for their contributions to the development of the e-mobility industry and the strengthening of GEAN's global network.

GEAN has presented award annually at its general assembly, held in conjunction with the International e-Mobility Expo. Past recipients include Nissan, BYD, Samsung SDI, the ASEAN EV Association, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Hanwha Aerospace, the Philippine Electric Vehicle Association, and Denmark's Danfoss.

GEAN was officially launched in 2016 following its founding general assembly held in connection with the 3rd International Electric Vehicle Expo. Since then, it has held its annual general assembly and forum alongside the International e-Mobility Expo in Jeju each year, serving as the central governance body for global e-mobility cooperation.

Its current membership includes EV associations from the United States, Japan, and ASEAN nations, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam, as well as global automakers such as Renault-Nissan and BYD — totaling more than 80 associations, organizations, international bodies, and global companies across 30-plus countries.

The 13th International e-Mobility Expo, at which the GEAN Award ceremony will be held, is scheduled to run for four days from March 24 to 27 at Jeju Shinhwa World and the Jeju Eco·Myth·History Park. More than 50 countries are expected to participate, making it a premier showcase for the latest technologies and trends in the global e-mobility industry.

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(translated by AI, edited by David Kendall)