1Q eco-friendly car sales in South Korea exceeded 100,000, led by a 8.7% increase in hybrid vehicle demand.

1Q sales of eco-friendly cars in South Korea surpassed 100,000, driven by increased demand for hybrid vehicles. A total of 101,727 environment-friendly cars from five South Korean carmakers, including Hyundai and Kia, were sold, up 8.7% from the previous year. Hybrid sales accounted for 84.4% of the total, while electric vehicle sales dropped 51.4%. Kia's Sorento Hybrid was the top-selling model in the quarter.

May 05, 2024
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