Seoul: U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla was the bestselling imported passenger car brand in South Korea for the sixth consecutive month in July, industry data showed Wednesday.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA) reported that 30,976 imported passenger cars were newly registered last month, marking a 14.3 percent increase from the previous year. Tesla maintained its leading position in the market with 10,237 units sold, holding the top spot since February.

Following Tesla, BMW secured the second position with 6,533 units, while Mercedes-Benz sold 3,959 units, and China's BYD accounted for 2,846 units. The Tesla Model Y emerged as the bestselling imported model in July, with sales reaching 8,705 units.

The rising demand for electric vehicles, particularly from brands like Tesla and BYD, contributed to EVs comprising nearly half of all imported passenger car registrations, totaling 15,428 units in July.