Autogas, the most popular fuel among South Korean truck fleets

Sales of LPG-powered pickup trucks have soared to make these vehicles the most popular among fleet drivers looking for a 1-tonne unit, the most common capacity in South Korea.

According to the Korea LPG Association, the sales of Porter 2 and Bongo 3, both the latest Autogas 1-tonne trucks from Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Corp., have reached 102,405 units as of January 2025. More than 100,000 units of these vehicles were sold in just over a year since their launch in December 2023.

LPG trucks have also outperformed electric vehicles in market share. They accounted for approximately 84,2% of the market in 2024, while electric trucks made up only 15,8%.

Industry experts say Autogas trucks show strong performance with significant improvements in technology. They are equipped with what is known as Turbo LPG Direct Injection (T-LPDi) engines, which inject high-pressure liquid LPG directly into the combustion chamber.

Source: Pulse

Photo: Hyundai Motor