Hyundai Accelerated Its Electric Vehicle Expansion in China Under U.S. Tariff Pressure

Published: Apr 1, 2026 09:28

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[Hyundai Motor Steps Up Its EV Push in China Amid US Tariff Pressure] South Korea’s Hyundai Motor is intensifying its EV strategy in China, setting an aggressive target of selling more than 40,000 NEVs this year in a bid to reduce its reliance on the US market as US tariff pressure continues to mount. According to industry sources, Hyundai Motor plans to raise NEV production at its joint venture Beijing Hyundai to 41,500 units in 2026, up more than 33-fold YoY; by then, the share of new energy car models in total production will surge from just 0.6% last year to about 20%. Hyundai Motor has also set its total sales target in China for this year, including exports, at 218,000 units, up 10.8% from 2025.

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