Remove Auto Remove Battery Remove Dealers Remove Kia
article thumbnail

Kia is paying dealers to sell EVs – that could mean deals for buyers

Baua Electric

Photo: Kia Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had. Through April 30 , the Kia April 2024 Dealer Flat Cash Program will pay dealers $1,500 for every EV6 GT sold and $1,000 for every 2023 Kia EV6 sold.

Dealers 52
article thumbnail

Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. As for dealers, there’s some amount of disagreement as to what’s holding EVs back. EVs are definitely not a want of our guests today.

Dealers 104
article thumbnail

Kia is recalling 12,400 EV9 SUVs over faulty remote parking assist that may not stop

Baua Electric

Kia issued a recall for 12,400 EV9 models due to a software glitch that could cause the remote smart parking feature to fail to stop as intended. Kia first noticed the issue earlier this month after an EV9 model in Korea using the feature collided with a parked car. Kia’s recall number is SC324.

Kia 52
article thumbnail

Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue

Baua Electric

Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are recalling nearly 150,000 EVs in the U.S. over an electronics issue that may cause 12-volt batteries to lose charge while driving. This follows a recall of nearly 170,000 Hyundai and Kia EVs in South Korea earlier this month for the same issue. That makes 147,110 affected vehicles in total.

Kia 52
article thumbnail

Kia shatters US sales record again with its first three-row electric SUV picking up steam

Baua Electric

Kia just set another US sales record in August, with more cars sold than in any month in company history. As demand for its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9 , continues to build, Kia’s EV sales climbed 27% from last year. With over 75,200 vehicles sold in August , Kia broke its US sales record for the second consecutive month.

Kia 52
article thumbnail

Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with new discounts

Baua Electric

If you’ve been eyeing a new Kia electric vehicle, now may be the perfect time to start shopping. Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with some of its biggest discounts yet. After launching in August 2021, Kia has sold over 210,000 EV6 models globally. The 2024 EV6 has received the maximum discount.

Kia 52
article thumbnail

Kia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025

Baua Electric

Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is off to a good start. However, Kia will accelerate EV9 momentum with plans to begin US production by May. Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit by early next year. Starting under $55,000, Kia calls its electric family move an “industry wake-up call.”