South Korea records surge in electric vehicle registrations, 23% of new cars
South Korea's vehicle registration data for the first half of the year show a modest overall increase of 0.6% to 26.676 million vehicles, while new registrations rose 1.4% to 857,000. Eco‑friendly vehicles led the growth, with a 13.1% rise to 3.953 million units. Electric vehicles alone accounted for 199,000 new registrations, representing 23% of all new cars, and hybrid, electric and hydrogen models together made up 494,000 registrations (57.6%).
Daegu posted the highest regional growth, with new registrations climbing 18.3% to 37,327, driven largely by electric‑vehicle demand. The city’s electric‑vehicle stock reached 49,756, up 16.8% from the previous year. Gyeongsangbuk‑do also saw strong EV growth, with its electric‑vehicle fleet rising to 56,080, a 24.4% increase.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport highlighted that while overall vehicle numbers grew only slightly, the rapid expansion of eco‑cars is reshaping the market and will guide future policy and industry support.
Entities: Ba So‑myeong · Daegu · Gyeongsangbuk‑do · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (South Korea) · South Korea
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The total number of registered vehicles nationwide reached 26.676 million, a 0.6% increase from the previous year. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Total new vehicle registrations in South Korea for the first half of the year were 857,000, up 1.4% from the previous year. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Electric vehicles accounted for 199,000 of the new registrations, representing 23% of all new cars. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hybrid, electric and hydrogen vehicles together accounted for 494,000 new registrations, or 57.6% of the total. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Daegu's electric‑vehicle stock rose to 49,756, an increase of 16.8% from the previous year. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Daegu's new vehicle registrations increased 18.3% to 37,327, the highest growth rate among Korean regions. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eco‑friendly vehicle registrations rose 13.1% to 3.953 million units. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gyeongsangbuk‑do's electric‑vehicle stock increased to 56,080, a 24.4% rise from the previous year. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)