Tesla smashes records in South Korea, delivering almost 8,000 vehicles in August
Tesla, the American electric vehicle manufacturer, has been making waves in South Korea's auto market, with its sales figures soaring to new heights. According to data from the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA), Tesla has been breaking records and challenging the traditional dominance of German luxury brands in the market.
The trajectory suggests that Tesla could surpass all previous annual records in South Korea by the end of 2025. This prediction is backed by the impressive sales figures the company has been recording. In August 2025, Tesla delivered a record 7,974 vehicles in South Korea, a significant increase from the 7,357 vehicles delivered in July.
The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling imported car in South Korea in August, with 6,683 units sold. This made Tesla account for nearly 30% of the imported car sales in the country that month. The Model Y's success was not limited to August alone; it also topped the monthly list of imported cars in South Korea for the first time in May with over 6,500 sales.
Together, the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 secured the top three spots on the imported car chart in August 2025. The Model 3 sold 1,290 units in South Korea that month. The Tesla Model Y Long Range was among the best performers in the imported car market in August 2025.
The growth in Tesla's sales in South Korea highlights its rapidly growing influence in the market. South Korea is now Tesla's third-largest market globally in 2025. The company regained the top spot in South Korea's imported car market in July 2025.
The surge in Tesla's sales is not the only positive trend in South Korea's auto market. Imported car sales in the country rose 22.6% year-over-year in August 2025, reaching 27,304 units.
The introduction of new models, such as the electric pickup truck Cybertruck, which officially went on sale in South Korea last month, marking its first expansion outside of North America, is expected to further boost Tesla's sales in the country.
With its continued success in South Korea, Tesla is not just disrupting the auto industry but also challenging the traditional dominance of luxury brands in the market. The future looks bright for Tesla in South Korea.
