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South Korea EV surge persists, 23% of new cars

Entities: Daegu · Ba So‑myeong · Gyeongsangbuk‑do · South Korea · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (South Korea)

Overview

South Korea’s electric‑vehicle market has kept expanding since the first half of 2024, when EV registrations reached 198,969 units and eco‑friendly vehicles comprised 50.4% of new car sales. In the first half of 2026, total vehicle registrations grew modestly by 0.6% to 26.676 million, while new‑car registrations rose 1.4% to 857,000.

Eco‑cars led the increase, with a 13.1% jump to 3.953 million units. Pure‑electric registrations hit 199,000, accounting for 23% of all new cars, and the combined stock of hybrid, electric and hydrogen models reached 494,000, representing 57.6% of new‑car registrations.

Regional data showed the strongest growth in Daegu, where new registrations rose 18.3% to 37,327, driven largely by EV demand; the city’s EV fleet grew to 49,756 vehicles, up 16.8% year‑on‑year. Gyeongsangbuk‑do also posted robust EV expansion, with its electric‑vehicle fleet climbing to 56,080 units, a 24.4% increase.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport noted that, despite the overall vehicle market’s slight rise, the rapid uptake of eco‑cars is reshaping the automotive landscape and will steer future policy and industry support. Tesla continues to dominate the imported‑car segment, but the latest data underscores that the broader shift toward electric and other low‑emission vehicles is now a central feature of South Korea’s auto market.

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[● 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)
[● 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)
[● 2 SOURCES] Eco‑friendly vehicle registrations rose 13.1% to 3.953 million units. (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)
[○ 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] Gyeongsangbuk‑do's electric‑vehicle stock increased to 56,080, a 24.4% rise from the previous year. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)

Timeline

1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
South Korea records surge in electric vehicle registrations, 23% of new cars
South Korea's first‑half vehicle registrations rose 1.4% to 857,000, with electric cars making up 23% (199,000) and eco‑vehicles up 13.1%. Daegu led regional growth at 18.3%, driven by EV demand.
10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
South Korea's EV Surge Boosts Tesla Sales and Used‑Car Premiums
South Korea’s EV sales surged 112% in H1 2023, led by Tesla’s 34,800 units in the 40‑50 M‑won range, while Tesla’s used‑car prices fell only 3% and gained a premium from new FSD software.
19 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
South Korea's eco-friendly cars make up half of new registrations in H1 2024
Eco‑friendly cars accounted for 50.4% of South Korea's new registrations in H1 2024, driven by a 112.6% surge in EV sales; Tesla led imported passenger cars with a 30.5% market share.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · m.imaeil.com · news.donga.com · news.heraldcorp.com · socialnews.xyz · tennews.in