Kia has become the first automotive brand in South Korea to exceed 100,000 annual electric vehicle sales in the domestic market.
As of September 17, Kia reported that its cumulative electric vehicle sales in South Korea for the year reached 100,118 units. This marks an increase of approximately 120% compared to the same period last year, which saw sales of 45,518 units.
Kia is the first company to achieve over 100,000 electric vehicle sales in a year in the domestic market. From January to August this year, Kia maintained the top position in monthly electric vehicle sales.
By model, the EV3 led sales with 25,903 units sold, followed by the EV5 with 23,591 units and the PV5 with 20,030 units. The EV3 and EV5 have consistently been popular, while the PV5, launched last year as a purpose-built vehicle, has also established a strong presence in the market, contributing to the overall electric vehicle sales performance.
The share of electric vehicles in Kia's total domestic sales has significantly increased. During the same period, Kia's total domestic sales amounted to 420,426 units, with electric vehicles accounting for approximately 23.8% of that total. This means that one in four vehicles sold by Kia in South Korea is an electric vehicle.
A Kia representative stated, "We will strengthen our leadership in the domestic electric vehicle market by expanding our new PBV lineup, including the PV7."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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