Recently, according to industry data, South Korea's hybrid vehicle sales hit a record monthly high in November, and its sales share surpassed that of diesel vehicles for the first time, becoming an emerging force in the Korean auto market. This trend reflects the growing consumer preference for environmentally friendly, energy-efficient vehicles, while also revealing the maturity and widespread acceptance of hybrid vehicle technology.
According to the data released by the Korea Association, in the first 11 months of this year, hybrid vehicles accounted for 19% of sales, second only to gasoline vehicles at 492%。In the same period last year, the sales share of diesel vehicles and hybrid vehicles was 215% and 133%。Clearly, in just one year, hybrid vehicles have made significant progress in the market, with their share of sales increasing by 57 percentage points, while the share of diesel car sales fell by 29 percentage points.
The increase in the share of hybrid vehicle sales is no accident. As the global focus on environmental issues continues to grow, so does the demand for environmentally friendly and energy-efficient vehicles. Hybrid vehicles meet this need, combining the advantages of an electric motor and a conventional engine to provide sufficient power while significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
In addition, South Korea's strong support for new energy vehicles is also an important reason for the increase in the proportion of hybrid vehicle sales. In recent years, South Korea** has introduced a series of policies, including car purchase subsidies, free parking, and exemption from highway tolls, to encourage consumers to buy and use new energy vehicles. These policies not only reduce the cost of purchasing new energy vehicles for consumers, but also improve the convenience of using new energy vehicles, further promoting the increase in the proportion of hybrid vehicle sales.
In the Korean car market, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors are the two dominant forces. According to the data provided by Tianyancha, the two companies have invested a lot of resources in hybrid vehicle technology research and development and new product launches in recent years, and have achieved remarkable results. For example, Hyundai's IONIQ 5 and Kia's Niro EV are both popular hybrid models in the market and have been widely welcomed by consumers.
Looking ahead, with the continuous promotion of environmental protection policies and higher consumer demand for eco-friendly vehicles, the proportion of hybrid vehicles in the Korean market is expected to further increase. At the same time, with the continuous advancement of technology and the reduction of costs, the performance of hybrid vehicles will be further optimized, and the performance of hybrid vehicles will be more accessible, so as to attract more consumers to choose to buy.
Overall, the share of hybrid vehicle sales in South Korea surpassed that of diesel vehicles for the first time in November, marking the rise of hybrid vehicles in the Korean market. This trend not only reflects the growing consumer preference for eco-friendly, energy-efficient vehicles, but also reveals the profound changes that the Korean automotive market is undergoing. (Data support: Tianyancha).