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Tesla Korea Debuts Budget-Friendly Model 3 Standard RWD in Seoul Showroom
Visitors examine the newly released Tesla Model 3 and Model Y at the Tesla showroom in Yeouido, Seoul, on January 31, 2026. Tesla Korea officially launches the entry-level ''Model 3 Standard RWD'' in the domestic market on January 17, with a starting price of 41.99 million won. With federal and local government subsidies, the effective purchase price drops into the 30 million won range, significantly lowering the barrier for electric vehicle ownership in South Korea. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)