Chinese Electric Vehicles Overtake German Cars in South Korean Imports

Chinese EV imports to South Korea surged from 3.5% of the market in 2022 to 37.2% by value in 2025, overtaking German cars. Chinese brands (BYD, Geely) and China-made Tesla now dominate EV imports at 70% of the market, with 145% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2026.

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