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Tesla receives permission to trade emission credits in South Korea

Teslarati

Tesla has reportedly been granted permission to sell automotive emission credits domestically in South Korea by the Ministry of Environment starting this year. This marks a significant development for the electric vehicle maker, as it will allow the company to generate additional revenue in the South Korean market.

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Forthcoming Lucid Gravity spotted testing in South Korea

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Lucid Motors is set to launch the Gravity SUV later this year, and ahead of the company’s plans to enter production of the electric vehicle (EV), another prototype has been spotted undergoing some testing in South Korea. Credit: 2028Lucid | X Gravity also in South Korea.

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Volvo Trucks starts selling electric trucks in South Korea

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks is now starting sales of heavy battery electric trucks in South Korea, as the first global manufacturer to do so. Three different electric models are now available for South Korean transport companies to order – helping them, and the government, to reach ambitious climate targets.

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BYD takes aim at Hyundai and Kia with plans to launch EVs in South Korea

Electrek

BYD plans to sell electric cars in South Korea within the first half of this year. Its affordable EVs will compete with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 , Kona Electric, and Kia EV6 on the South Korean automaker’s home turf. As BYD expands overseas, its latest target could spell trouble for Hyundai and Kia.

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Production of Polestar 4 set to start in South Korea in 2025

Electric Cars Report

Manufacturing of Polestar 4 in Hangzhou Bay, China, will be complemented with manufacturing in Busan, South Korea, expected to start during the second half of 2025.

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Report: Big Genesis GV90 electric SUV will be made in South Korea

Green Car Reports

will be built in South Korea starting in 2026, Korean Car Blog reported this week. Genesis parent Hyundai on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new EV-specific plant in Ulsan, South Korea. The Genesis GV90, a "super-large" electric SUV destined for the U.S.,

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Tesla Model S & Model X make first appearance in South Korea

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Tesla has been slowly but surely expanding the presence of its flagship Model S and Model X models, particularly in Asia, where the cars have achieved critical acclaim for their incredible acceleration. Now, Tesla has finally launched both of its top-of-the-line models in South Korea, with showings available at South Korean stores today.