Kia Reaches 50,000 Electric Vehicle Sales Milestone

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Black Kia electric car with licence plate K6 EGT charging at a covered Kia charging station in a parking lot, surrounded by greenery and pavement, representing modern used cars and new cars options.

In a remarkable achievement, Kia has surpassed the 50,000 electric vehicle sales milestone in the UK during July of 2023.

The success reflects Kia s growing market presence within the automotive industry, and their commitment to creating a sustainable future. The milestone securing vehicle was a rear-wheel drive EV6 GT-Line S in Runway Red, registered on 27th July.

Contributing to this huge milestone, Kia have sold 10,698 electric vehicles so far this year, indicating a potential record-breaking year for the company. This July has also proven to be truly exceptional for the company, achieving an impressive 9,624 sales across all models and a record breaking 1,555 electric car sales.

From Kia s first electric vehicle production in April of 2015, the company have come a long way in their commitment to sustainability. Now, nearly half of Kia s total sales are electrified models (hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric).

Contributing heavily to their success, the Sportage became the best-selling car in the C-SUV segment, and the second best-selling car of any brand in the month, with 3,060 sales. The Picanto has continued to prove its popularity in the A-segment, finishing the month as the second best-selling car across retail and fleet sales combined for both the month and year-to-date.

Kia s outstanding July performance highlights its impressive growth and dedication to sustainable mobility. The achievement of 50,000 electric vehicles sales propels Kia as a significant player in shaping the future of transportation!

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