Kia posts record US October sales of 80,008 vehicles as the EV3 reaches showrooms
By Eve
Kia sold 80,008 vehicles in the US in October, up 16% year over year and its best October ever, with electrified and hybrid sales up 112% and 114% respectively. EV9 sales are up 5% year to date at 13,835 units through October, while EV6 sales are down 39% year to date at 7,067 units. The new entry-level EV3, on sale since mid-August, sold 1,496 units in its first two months and is now in showrooms nationwide.
Why it matters
A growing base of EV9 and EV3 buyers points to steady demand for public charging, though the EV6 decline shows uneven momentum across models. For CPOs and site planners, the arrival of a lower-priced EV3 may widen the driver pool using public networks.
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- Original title
- “Kia racks up another record month as its new $30K electric SUV hits dealers”
- Published
- 3 November 2026
- Updated
- 4 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United States
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- Kia
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