CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 3, 2024

Kia has some great electric vehicle news. It just reached a new monthly EV sales record for itself in the United States. In fact, the company’s US EV sales increased 61% compared to their previous monthly sales record, which was in April 2022 (yes, two years ago). The Kia EV9.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Kia’s new low-cost EV is already making an impact. In its first full sales month, the company sold just over 4,000 EV3 models as the electric SUV hits new markets. The EV3 was first introduced last October as part of Kia’s first annual EV day. Kia opened EV3 orders in June with starting prices at just $30,700 (KRW 42.08

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Kia’s new low-cost EV is already making an impact. In its first full sales month, the company sold just over 4,000 EV3 models as the electric SUV hits new markets.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia also released an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). —Ho Sung Song.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Kia is taking its electric PBV vans to a new overseas market after securing a local sales contract in Japan. The fit-for-purpose EV vans are part of Kia’s plans to become a leading total mobility solutions provider. Kia’s first electric PBV van was recently spotted in the wild ahead of its official launch.

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Electrek

JULY 11, 2024

Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai. After EV sales more than doubled in the second quarter, Kia looks to keep up the momentum as its new EV9 helps gain market share.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Kia is growing in China as most foreign automakers are rapidly losing market share. After launching its new low-cost electric SUV, the EV5, Kia is already seeing the results, as brand sales in China topped 20,000 for the third straight month in August. Kia sold nearly 6,000 EV5 models in China through July.

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Electrek

MAY 29, 2024

Volkswagen is bringing a $22,000 electric car to market, how Kia going all in on EVs is impacting its sales, and Mexico still thinks it’s getting a Tesla gigafactory. All this and more on Quick Charge (by Electrek).

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Teslarati

AUGUST 18, 2024

Electric vehicle (EV) sales have been on the rise in the U.S. and elsewhere over the past few years, and recent registration data from S&P Global Mobility shows that EV sales growth outpaced the rest of the automotive market in June. percent year over year) Kia : 5,194 units (105.9 New EV registrations jumped 3.1

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Kia revealed more details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV ( earlier post ). Numerous technological breakthroughs include the Highway Driving Pilot (HDP) system, available in the Kia EV9 GT-line in the future, enabling conditional Level 3 autonomous driving in selected markets.

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Electrek

JULY 10, 2024

After topping Hyundai in European sales last year, Kia expects a “bumpy trajectory of EV sales” in Europe. Once it lands in Europe, Kia expects the low-cost EV3 to boost its market share in the region. A part of this is due to its new EV3, launched in Korea last month for just over $30,000.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 8, 2024

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Hyundai and Kia, along with the Genesis brand, are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which holds the fourth-largest share in the US car market.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As rivals like Ford and Toyota are pulling back major electric vehicle initiatives, Kia is plowing ahead as it looks to secure a leadership role. Kia is standing by its EV sales goal of 1.6 With new low-cost EVs like the EV3 rolling out, Kia is already seeing strong demand. Kia says 1.6 million models by 2030.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Razor-edged pricing for Kia’s electric EV5 medium SUV will continue with the incoming EV3 and EV4 , but the policy could also end the Kia Niro electric vehicle’s time in Australia. Kia arrived at the price, which is permanent, only after both it and its dealers agreed to cut profit margins to the bone.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

Kia unveiled its new EV6 electrified crossover ( earlier post )—its first dedicated BEV launched under the new Kia design philosophy Opposites United. As part of this, Kia aims to grow its BEV sales to 880,000 units in 2030 and become a top global seller. seconds with a top speed of 260 km/h (162 mph).

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Electrek

MAY 29, 2024

Despite talk of an electric vehicle “slowdown,” Kia EV9 sales are surging. The electric SUV is on track to reach 50,000 within its first year of launching after being “well received in overseas markets.”

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Electrek

JANUARY 10, 2024

Hyundai and Kia placed second in the US EV market behind Tesla after a record sales year in 2023. more… The post Hyundai and Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023 appeared first on Electrek. The Korean automakers surged past Ford and GM with stylish, functional EVs built for the modern era.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Are you seeing more Kia electric cars on the road? Kia’s EVs, including the EV6 and new EV9, have helped push the brand to two consecutive record-breaking sales months in the US. With its new conquest cash incentive, Kia is now taking aim at Tesla drivers as it looks to win over owners. It’s not just you.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are reorganizing their joint research and development (R&D) organization to be able to respond flexibly to the rapidly changing global automotive industry, advance the transition to electrification and accelerate the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In an “EV Sale Fiesta,” Hyundai and Kia plan to cut prices on several electric vehicles amid an ongoing price war in Korea. more… The post Hyundai and Kia slash electric vehicle prices amid intensifying EV price war in home market appeared first on Electrek. The planned EV price cuts will run until the end of the year.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2022

Kia Corporation will establish a new manufacturing facility dedicated to producing electric Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs). The intelligent new production hub for PBVs will be located within Kia’s existing Hwaseong manufacturing site in Korea. —Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation.

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Electrek

APRIL 10, 2024

With EV electric vehicle sales surging in India, several automakers are looking to grab their share. Kia recently revealed plans to launch three new EVs in the region, including a new Carens EV.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 6, 2024

Kia America reported seeing its electric vehicle (EV)volume double in July 2024. Kia America’s EV sales accounted for 18% of its total sales in July 2024. The automaker reported that its Seltos SUV and the Sportage SUV significantly contributed to its July 2024 sales report.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2021

Kia EV6 ( earlier post )has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘ Carbon Measured ’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the Carbon Trust, becoming the first Korean vehicle manufacturer to achieve the certificate. —Sangdae Kim, Head of Strategic Business Planning Division at Kia.

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EV Central

JULY 31, 2024

EV sales tell an interesting story about the car market, which has adjusted its pace of growth in 2024. Sales of electric cars continue to grow, but not in the triple-digit numbers we experienced throughout 2022 and 2023. We’ve delved through the sales figures to look for the trends and changes. That means 49.5

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2024

Kia is prepared to fully invest in electric vehicles (EVs), despite growing concerns of slowing demand for EVs. During Kia’s CEO Investor Day event, the Asian carmaker announced plans to sell 3.2 million EVs in the global market in 2024. Kia ultimately aims to boost its global EV sales to 4 million by 2027 and 4.3

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Tesla is continuing its long-standing tradition of dominating electric vehicle sales in California. Despite an increased number of competitors and models attempting to take market share from the company, Tesla still holds over fifty percent of the EV segment in the Golden State. percent of the EV sales in California in 2024.

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Electrek

AUGUST 21, 2024

Kia introduced the 2025 EV9 in its home market on Wednesday, and several new features are now included as standard. Kia’s first three-row electric SUV has been a hit overseas this year, including in the US, but sales in Korea have lagged. Kia hopes new features will help drive domestic sales.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2021

Kia has presented the fifth-generation Kia Sportage SUV. Developed on a new architecture, the all-new Sportage will offer gasoline and diesel powertrains at market launch later this year, followed by hybrid-electric (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. Terrain Mode, E-Handling tech and a new ECS.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the Indian passenger vehicle market firing on all cylinders in CY2023 with estimated total sales of 4.11 million units, all the top carmakers in the country have recorded best-ever annual sales including the Hyundai Motor Group’s Indian vehicle manufacturing businesses in the form of Hyundai Motor India and Kia India.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Every year, vehicle manufacturers come to Las Vegas for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. SEMA isn’t just about drumming up sales; it’s a symposium of innovation where manufacturers reveal their ability to push boundaries. Here, feedback isn’t just given; it’s harvested.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Kia is taking its electric PBV vans to a new overseas market after securing a local sales contract in Japan. The fit-for-purpose EV vans are part of Kia’s plans to become a leading total mobility solutions provider. Kia’s first electric PBV van was recently spotted in the wild ahead of its official launch.

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Electrek

JULY 17, 2023

Kia is already accumulating sales after beginning deliveries of its flagship electric SUV less than a month ago. Kia sold over 1,300 EV9 models in its first month on the market. more… The post Kia EV9 electric SUV launch starts strong with over 1,300 sales in under a month appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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. Kia credited higher demand for SUVs and EVs for the record-breaking performance.

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Electrek

JULY 17, 2023

Kia is already accumulating sales after beginning deliveries of its flagship electric SUV less than a month ago. Kia sold over 1,300 EV9 models in its first month on the market. more… The post Kia EV9 electric SUV launch starts strong with over 1,300 sales in under a month appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Ho-Sung Song, the global president and CEO of Kia expects the Indian market to remain flat in 2024. Kia aims to achieve a sales volume of 277k units, with 13% growth year on year, and a market share of 6.8%.” In total, Kia achieved a global market share of 3.7%. “In

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Baua Electric

MAY 9, 2024

Kia India will expand Kia Krystal’s ambit to include a new process for welcome calls, aimed at onboarding new customers post-sales and keeping them informed about ownership programs and offerings. New Delhi: Kia India Friday launched Kia Krystal , an innovative digitized aftersales initiative.

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