ALL-TIME BEST MONTHLY SALES FOR THE KIA EV9 AND SPORTAGE SUVs LEAD KIA AMERICA TO SECOND BEST SALES MONTH IN COMPANY HISTORY IN MAY By Investing.com

• Gross sales of the all-electric EV9 three-row SUV elevated for the second straight month, resulting in Kia’s highest EV month-to-month gross sales in historical past
• Sportage, Telluride, Carnival (NYSE:), EV6 and Niro hit all-time gross sales data in Might

IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On the energy of best-ever gross sales performances by the EV9 and Sportage nameplates, Kia America delivered extra EVs and SUVs within the U.S. in Might than any earlier month in firm historical past. Kia achieved gross sales progress in Might with 75,156 items bought through the month.

Kia bought 2,187 EV9 SUVs, up 39% month-on-month, marking its best-ever month-to-month gross sales and the second consecutive month of gross sales progress. Pushed by EV9 gross sales, Kia’s total EV gross sales grew 127% year-on-year to 7,197 items, the best EV month-to-month gross sales ever.

The Sportage, Kia’s best-selling mannequin year-to-date in 2024, set a brand new month-to-month gross sales document with 15,512 items bought in Might, whereas the Telluride, Carnival, EV6 and Niro every set new Might gross sales data, serving to Kia obtain its best-ever utility month-to-month gross sales. Gross sales of Kia’s utility fashions accounted for 80% of whole gross sales for the month of Might.

“With model development in line with consumer needs and strong vehicle supply, Kia continued its sales growth momentum in May,” mentioned Eric Watson, vice chairman, gross sales operations, Kia America. “Kia offers a balanced mix of electric, hybrid and ICE models that are meeting customer demands, and we expect to see increased showroom traffic and transactions through dealers.”  

Along with the month-to-month gross sales efficiency, Kia America introduced a number of initiatives, together with:

• The worldwide debut of the upcoming, all-electric Kia EV3 compact SUV.
• The beginning of U.S. manufacturing of the all-electric EV9 SUV, which started on the Kia Georgia manufacturing plant on Might 30.
• EV9 taking high honors on the 2024 Northwest Automotive Press Affiliation (NWAPA) Mudfest occasion, taking dwelling “Outdoor Utility Vehicle” and “Three-Row Family SUV” awards.
• EV9 named the “Electrical Car of Texas” on the 2024 Texas Auto Writers’ Affiliation 2024 Auto Roundup.

Kia America “ about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to high automotive high quality surveys. Kia is acknowledged as one of many TIME100 Most Influential Corporations of 2023. Kia serves because the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and affords a spread of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrical automobiles bought by way of a community of over 775 sellers within the U.S., together with a number of automobiles and SUVs proudly assembled in America.  

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The Sportage (excludes HEV and PHEV fashions), Sorento (excludes HEV and PHEV fashions), and Telluride are assembled in the USA from U.S. and globally sourced elements.