Key facts
- Kia Corp. has sold over 100,000 electric vehicles in South Korea this year.
- This is the first time an automaker has reached this EV sales milestone in the domestic market.
Kia sells over 100,000 EVs in South Korea this year
IN SHORT
Kia Corp. announced that its cumulative electric vehicle sales in South Korea have surpassed 100,000 units this year, a first for any automaker in the country. The milestone was reached by September 17, with sales more than doubling compared to the same period last year.
Key Numbers
100,118Kia's cumulative EV sales in South Korea this year through Sept. 17
45,518Kia's cumulative EV sales in South Korea same period last year
23.8%EVs as a percentage of Kia's total domestic sales this year
420,426Kia's total domestic vehicle sales this year through Sept. 17
Who's Involved
Kia Corp.
South Korea's second-largest automaker that surpassed 100,000 EV sales domestically this year
Kia official
stated the company will strengthen its leadership in the domestic EV market by expanding its PBV lineup with the PV7
↳ Why This Matters
Kia's achievement highlights the growing demand for electric vehicles in South Korea and the company's increasing market share in this segment, potentially influencing competitor strategies and the broader automotive industry's transition to electrification.