Renault Korea to produce EVs in Busan from 2028

Renault Korea will begin production of next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) at its Busan plant starting in 2028, marking a central pillar of the automaker’s mid-term strategy to adapt to the accelerating shift toward electrification, its CEO said Tuesday. As part of its broader product road map, the company also pledged to introduce one new model annually through 2029, aiming to strengthen its foothold in the Korean market with a more diversified lineup. In 2027, Renault Korea plans to debut its first software-defined vehicle (SDV), equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. “We need to catch up on electrification for our brand in Korea, and our first fully electrified model will be produced in Busan from 2028,” CEO Nicolas Paris said during his first press conference since beginning his role in September 2025. “Renault Korea is also running toward our group-wide goal of reaching 50 percent in hybrid cars and 50 percent in EVs by 2030.” In recent years, Renault Korea has focused on reviving its sales through strategic model launches. The Grand Koleos SUWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times