Key Takeaways

• The “EV Trend Korea 2026” exhibition will take place on August 25 at COEX in Seoul, featuring 89 companies and a variety of electric vehicle models.
• The Kia EV5 was awarded “Electric Car of the Year in Korea” and received the “Consumer Choice Electric Car of the Year” title.
• An export consultation event will connect overseas buyers from 10 countries with domestic companies to explore new market opportunities.

Overview of EV Trend Korea 2026

The “EV Trend Korea 2026” exhibition is set to begin on August 25 at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, showcasing advancements in the electric vehicle sector. Organized by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with the EV Trend Korea Organizing Committee, the event will feature 89 businesses representing various aspects of the industry, including vehicles, charging infrastructure, batteries, and more.

Among the highlights, five major automakers, including Kia, KG Mobility (KGM), Volvo, and BMW, will present a total of 12 electrified vehicle models. Kia is expected to unveil models like the EV3 and EV5, in addition to the PV5 Passenger model, while KGM will showcase its Actyon HEV, Torres EVX, and Musso EV. Volvo will present its electric SUV, the EX90, and the sedan ES90, whereas BMW’s lineup includes the iX xDrive45 M Sport LCI and iX3 50 xDrive M Sport. BYD will bring both the plug-in hybrid SUV Sealion 6 DM-i and the electric SUV Atto 3.

Participants can also engage in the “EV Ride 2026” experience, allowing attendees to test drive several models on local roads. The exhibition’s opening day will feature the “EV Awards 2026,” recognizing outstanding vehicles and services within the electric vehicle sphere, judged by both experts and consumers. The Kia EV5 won the distinction of “Electric Car of the Year in Korea” and also obtained the “Consumer Choice Electric Car of the Year” title, highlighting its popularity. Hyundai’s “IONIQ 6 N” and Polestar’s “Polestar 3” also received recognition in their respective categories.

Moreover, the exhibition will host an export consultation meeting in collaboration with the Korea International Trade Association, facilitating interactions between overseas buyers from 10 different countries and domestic companies. Hwang Kyeyoung, President of the Korea Automobile Environmental Association, noted the event’s importance as a platform for sharing global trends and advancing sustainable practices in the electric vehicle industry.

This year’s exhibition coincides with the “2026 Future Mobility Week,” which includes related events like the “2026 Autonomous Mobility Expo” and the “2026 Unmanned Mobility X Civil-Military Cooperation Expo.”

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