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Tesla Model Y tops South Korea import sales in February 2025

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The Tesla Model Y led South Koreas imported car market in February 2025 with 2,038 units sold, as per data from the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA). Total imported passenger car registrations in South Korea climbed 24.4% to 21,199 units from 16,237 a year ago.

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SolarEdge, Kokam open 2GWh cell plant in South Korea

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Located in the Eumseong Innovation City of Chungcheongbuk-Do, South Korea, Sella 2 is currently producing test cells for certification, with ramp-up expected during the second half of 2022.

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Hyundai Motor Group puts Spot to work at Kia’s plant in South Korea

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor Group introduced Factory Safety Service Robot, a robot for industrial site safety, and announced its pilot operation at Kia’s plant in South Korea. Through the pilot operation at Kia’s plant in South Korea, the Group will use the Robot to support late-night security patrols and create a safer environment for workers.

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SES expands in South Korea to facilitate commercialization of Li-metal batteries

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Boston-based SES AI Corporation, a developer of high-performance lithium-metal (Li-Metal) rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and other applications, has incorporated its subsidiary SES Korea and plans to build a pre-production facility in South Korea. It’s all about speed and winning the race. SK) and LG Corporation.

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Polestar 4 will be made at Renault plant in South Korea

Green Car Reports

Polestar 4 electric SUVs destined for North America will be built at a Renault plant in Busan, South Korea, alongside a previously announced assembly plant in China.

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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 shine in South Korea during 2024

Teslarati

Tesla bucked the trend in South Koreas vehicle import market by selling 29,750 vehicles over the course of 2024. These results highlight Teslas strong performance in the domestic South Korean auto market, which came despite the headwinds experienced by the countrys overall auto segment last year. compared to 2023.

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South Korea just opened its largest EV charging hub

Electrek

South Korea just got its largest outdoor EV fast-charging hub, and its at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Goyang. The new hub, built by charging network Water, features 46 fast chargers capable of juicing up everything from electric cars to buses and trucks.