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Kia’s EV sales surged to a new record in the US with affordable, long-range models

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Kia’s EV sales in the US doubled in the first half of the year, hitting a new record. After selling over 5,000 EVs for the third straight month, Kia looks to keep the momentum going in the second half of 2024. Kia sold over 5,000 EVs for the third straight month in June , with 1,905 EV9s and 2,171 EV6s sold.

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Hyundai and Kia are gaining a competitive edge ahead of the affordable EV offensive

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After a record 2023, Hyundai and Kia are not slowing down this year. With new tariffs on Chinese EVs, Hyundai and Kia look to gain an edge over their overseas rivals. The tailwind comes as the South Korean automakers are launching affordable EVs in key global markets, including the US. trillion) in profits last year.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

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Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Report: Average New EV Prices Fell Below Tesla's Average for the First Time in Over a Year

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That’s changing slowly, as Cox Automotive recently reported that EV prices have fallen below the average Tesla price for the first time since early 2023. While its vehicles aren’t “cheap,” Tesla offers two of the most affordable EVs on sale today. Buyers are also buying more used EVs than before as prices have fallen.

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Volkswagen aims to debut new affordable electric vehicles in 2027 with prices around $22,000

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The new affordable VW EVs are expected to be priced around $21,800 (20,000 euros). VW still aims for affordable EVs to debut in 2027 After walking away from its partnership to develop an entry-level EV (20,000 euro) with Renault, Volkswagen is going solo. VW said last week it was still looking at its options for affordable EVs.

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

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Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. And that’s including gas-powered cars. 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4