Eight Companies Including BYD Korea Disqualified From South Korea’s EV Subsidy Program

Published: Jun 30, 2026 16:13
According to the evaluation results for the selection of participants in South Korea’s EV deployment program announced by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment on June 30, eight out of 35 manufacturers and importers, including BYD Korea, were disqualified.

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