BYD South Korea

BYD plans to double its sales network in South Korea to 30 this year

BYD will increase its sales network in South Korea from 15 to 30 by the end of this year.

BYD forays into South Korean passenger car market with Atto 3 electric SUV

  • BYD will begin deliveries of the Atto 3 in South Korea in February and plans to launch the Seal electric sedan and Sealion 7 electric SUV there in the second half of this year.
  • The Atto 3 is available in two versions in South Korea with a pre-subsidy starting price of 31.5 million won ($21,600).

BYD to officially enter South Korea's passenger car market on Jan 16

BYD will hold a brand launch event in South Korea on January 16 to officially enter the country's passenger car market.

BYD selects 6 dealers in South Korea for planned Jan market entry

BYD Korea said it has completed the selection of six dealer partners before launching its domestic operations in South Korea in January.

BYD to enter South Korean passenger car market in 2025

BYD Korea said it has “completed review to release passenger car brands in the domestic market” and expects to enter the South Korean market early next year.

BYD reportedly in talks to build EV battery plant in South Korea with local automaker

BYD is in talks with KG Mobility to build a joint battery cell plant in South Korea, with plans to have the plant start mass production in January 2025, a South Korean media outlet reported.

BYD reportedly considering buying bus manufacturing plant in South Korea

BYD is considering buying a bus manufacturing plant in South Korea and the company has recently conducted due diligence on Zyle Daewoo Bus Commercial Vehicle's commercial vehicle plant in Ulsan, the Seoul Economic Daily reported.