South Korea
Announced
Announced 23 June 2025 → Planned start 2027
- Sales model
- Not yet confirmed
- Market size
- 1,490,208 new cars
Key developments
Milestone XPeng’s Korea head-designate to join on 1 December, Starnews reports
Lee Man-sik, the Volvo Korea executive designated to lead XPeng’s Korean subsidiary, will join on 1 December, Starnews reported on 1 November. Lee has more than 30 years of automotive experience, including leadership of Volvo Korea’s sales and communications. ETNews reported his selection on 30 October, as XPeng prepares its local sales and service network ahead of an expected 2027 sales start.
Reported- MediaVolvo Korea executive Lee Man-sik designated to head XPeng Korea: a 30-year import-car veteranKO · Starnews Korea · 1 Nov 2026
- MediaXPeng designates Volvo Korea executive Lee Man-sik as its first Korean headKO · ETNews · 30 Oct 2026
Milestone XPeng courts Korean dealer groups ahead of a 2027 sales start
Korean media report that XPeng invited about ten major import-car dealer groups to its Guangzhou headquarters in August 2026, will run a formal dealer selection from October, wants at least five sites in the Seoul area by year-end and plans to begin sales in 2027. It is recruiting a Korean chief executive; the G6, X9 and P7+ are named as launch models.
Reported- MediaXPeng invites Korean dealers to Guangzhou ahead of market entry (Korean)KO · ETNews · 27 Aug 2026
- MediaXPeng prepares Korean launch: CEO hiring and dealer bidding (Korean)KO · ETNews · 9 Aug 2026
- MediaXPeng Korea preparations (Korean)KO · Star News Korea · 16 Jul 2026
Entry announced XPeng registers South Korean subsidiary
XPeng Motors Korea was registered in Seoul on 23 June 2025, according to the Korea Herald; KED Global first reported the June registration. In July 2026 Korean media reported XPeng was recruiting a country head. No launch date or models have been confirmed.
Reported- MediaXPeng to drive into South Korea, fueling Chinese EV incursionKED Global · 23 Sep 2025
- MediaXPeng prepares Korea entry as BYD and Zeekr expand, intensifying pressure on Hyundai at homeThe Korea Herald · 20 Jul 2026
- CommunityChina's XPeng begins hiring for Korea President... Officially confirms entry into domestic marketStar News Korea · 16 Jul 2026