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Tesla sales in Korea skyrocketed to hit a record high last year in stark contrast to the carmaker’s steep decline in other major markets, plunging almost 30 percent on year in Europe and 8 percent in the United States.

2026.6.23

Tesla sales are falling in the U.S. and Europe. Why has Korea seen a 250% surge?

Despite demand falling in other major markets, Tesla is reporting record-breaking sales in Korea due to its brand recognition and appeal toward young, tech-savvy Koreans who are willing to wait up to a year for their car.

2026.6.16

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Tesla beats Hyundai in EV game — even on Korean automaker's home turf

Tesla is taking Korea’s EV market by storm — the Model Y alone has sold more units than the entire electric lineup of both Hyundai Motor and Kia this year with a total of 46,927 vehicles driving off dealership lots.

2025.12.16

A Tesla is charged at a Supercharger in southern Seoul. [YONHAP]

Korean fury over Tesla battery error builds as gov't mulls subsidy review

The Korean government is weighing a subsidy cut for Tesla over unresolved battery errors that have rendered some three-year-old models unchargeable, escalating scrutiny of the EV giant’s commitment to consumer protection.

2025.10.7

Kia's EV5, which lands in Korea two years after launching in China [SARAH CHEA]

Kia EV5: Is this the Tesla Model Y alternative we’ve been waiting for?

In the world of family-friendly electric SUVs, the Tesla Model Y still rules the road — and Korea’s no exception. But now, Kia has rolled out the EV5 on home turf, hoping to knock the king off its throne.

2025.9.24

Tesla tops monthly imported car sales in Korea for 1st time in May

Tesla topped Korea's imported passenger car sales for the first time last month amid a sharp increase in EV demand, selling 6,570 units for a 354 percent increase from April.

2025.6.5

Tesla’s newly launched lower-priced Model Y vehicle [TESLA]

Cheaper Tesla Model Y looks to send a shock to Korea's EV market

Tesla’s newly launched lower-priced Model Y is shaking up Korea’s electric vehicle (EV) market, triggering fierce competition as subsidies make it available at cheaper prices in certain regions.

2025.4.9

Crowds flock to see new Tesla Model Y ahead of release

Crowds gather to see the facelifted Tesla Model Y, set to launch in Korea with a starting price of 52.99 million won, which can go down with government subsidies.

2025.3.31

A Model X sits outside a Tesla dealership in Littleton, Colorado. [AP/YONHAP]

Tesla stresses safety as priority without disclosing battery specs

Telsa Korea sent out an email to customers emphasizing safety in its car design, but did not disclose the details about the installed batteries as the government has urged EV makers to do.

2024.8.15

Model Ys are manufactured at Tesla's factory in Shanghai. [XINHUA/YONHAP]

'Made in China' Tesla EVs conquer Korean roads

A total of 6,025 Tesla EVs were newly registered in Korea in March, up 378.9 percent on year, according to data from market tracker CarIsYou. That beat all other auto brands available in Korea, even local brands such as Hyundai.

2024.4.8