{
  "id": 17433926,
  "title": "Chinese EVs win over some in Korea, but face rougher road in Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/chinese-evs-win-over-some-in-korea-but-face-rougher-road-in-japan",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-31T16:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/737168/business/chinese-evs-win-over-some-in-korea-but-face-rougher-road-in-japan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers BYD, Geely, Chery and Xpeng are gaining traction in South Korea's and Japan's automobile markets, despite facing skepticism from consumers and competition from domestic brands. BYD has particularly succeeded in South Korea, where EV sales have surged to 25% of new car sales this year, more than doubling its total marketshare compared to Japan. The reason for this disparity is largely due to public demand for affordable EVs, as the country's petrol prices have recently risen due to geopolitical tensions. Korean carmakers are calling for government incentives to boost local EV production. Domestic cars remain popular in Japan, where Japanese EV sales have only reached 0.1% of the market. However, Chinese automakers plan to expand their dealer networks rapidly and adjust strategies based on local feedback. Despite diplomatic tensions between South Korea and China, BYD's sales have not been negatively impacted.",
  "summary": "Kim Min-seon bought an electric vehicle from China's BYD in July.The questions came swiftly.\"Everyone reacted like, 'Why did you buy a Chinese car? Are you trying to get yourself killed?&#03...",
  "key_points": [
    "BYD, Geely, Chery, and Xpeng gaining traction in South Korea and Japan EV markets.",
    "BYD's EV sales surge to 25% of new car sales in South Korea this year.",
    "Japanese EV sales only reach 0.1%, Chinese automakers plan rapid dealer network expansion."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}