Imported EVs overtake domestic models in South Korea for the first time

Imported electric vehicles accounted for more than half of South Korea's new electric passenger-car registrations in the first nine months of 2026. The share of domestically made models fell below that threshold for the first time, driven largely by Chinese brands.

• Imported EVs took over 50% of new registrations in South Korea
• Domestic models' share dropped below half for the first time
• The period covers January–September 2026
• Chinese EVs were the main growth driver