Korean Media: BYD Breaks 10,000 Unit Sales in South Korea Just One Year After Market Entry!

On May 10, South Korean media outlet Business Korea published an article stating that Chinese electric vehicle brand BYD has exceeded 10,000 cumulative sales in South Korea within just one year of entering the market. Having entered with strong price competitiveness, BYD has rapidly established itself by expanding its product lineup and distribution network.

Data released by the Korea Automobile Importers Association shows that since BYD launched its new vehicles in March of last year, total sales over the past year have reached 10,075 units.

BYD officially entered the South Korean market in January of last year, attracting significant attention through its “high cost-performance” positioning. However, due to delays in subsidies and other factors, actual sales were delayed by approximately three months compared to initial expectations.

In the early stages of market entry, BYD’s sales momentum was primarily driven by its entry-level model, the ATTO 3. This compact SUV was first delivered to customers on April 14 of last year, selling 543 units in its first month alone—fueling strong initial demand. The mid-size SUV Sealion 7, launched in August of the same year, sold 825 units in September alone. In total, ATTO 3 and Sealion 7 sold 3,076 and 2,662 units respectively last year, significantly boosting overall sales figures.

BYD’s exceptional cost-performance ratio is considered the key factor behind its successful soft landing in the South Korean domestic market. Its vertically integrated production model for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries enables it to offer high-performance vehicles at relatively affordable prices, capturing the attention of South Korean consumers.

This year’s growth trend has become even stronger. While sales of the ATTO 3 and Sealion 7 remain robust, the launch of the compact electric sedan Dolphin has further accelerated sales growth. In just the first quarter, BYD achieved sales of 3,968 units—equivalent to 65% of last year’s full-year total.

In the first quarter, the Sealion 7 emerged as the best-selling model with 2,084 units sold. The ATTO 3 recorded 784 units, while the Dolphin, launched in February, sold 684 units.

Professor Moon Hoon-woon from the Department of Future Automotive Engineering at Wosan University in South Korea stated: “South Korean consumers’ perception of Chinese automobiles is gradually improving, and this positive trend is expected to continue. Enhanced price competitiveness and the continuous introduction of features tailored to Korean consumer preferences are both driving sales growth.”

Original Source: toutiao.com/article/1864787626506570/

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