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Sales of China-made EVs in South Korea soared to 25,000 units in the first quarter of 2026.
China-made EVs' market share in South Korea jumped from 4.7% in 2022 to 33.9% in 2025.
KEY POINTS
- Tesla's Shanghai-built models, not Chinese brands, are the main driver of China's EV sales growth.
- Tesla offers South Korea lower-spec models with up to 10 million won price cuts versus US versions.
- Tesla's South Korean sales surged 311% from 2022 to 2025, reaching 59,916 units.
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