Kia’s EV sales skyrocket in the US in September, driven by the hot new EV9 SUV

Who said electric vehicle sales are slowing? Kia is on a hot streak as EV sales in the US continued to surge in September. New SUVs, including the three-row electric EV9, drove the record-setting performance.

Kia EV sales set new September US sales record

“Sales of Kia’s electrified offerings continued to grow despite the industry-wide softening in growth for all-electric models,” said Eric Watson, vice president of sales operations at Kia America.

Despite talk of a slowdown in the US electric vehicle market, Kia continued building strong momentum last month.

Kia’s all-electric models set a new September sales record, climbing 43% from last year. The growth was driven by its new three-row electric SUV, the EV9.

Kia sold another 2,096 EV9 models in September, topping the EV6 at 1,612. Through the first nine months of 2024, Kia EV9 sales reached 15,970. The EV9 is nearly outpacing Kia’s first dedicated EV, the EV6, with 15,985 units sold through September, up 8% from last year (14,798).

“Double-digit sales gains for Kia’s EV and PHEV models prove Kia’s leadership position as the industry transitions to electrification,” Watson boasted.

Kia’s plug-in hybrid sales also set a new September sales record, climbing 11% year over year. In total, Kia sold 58,913 vehicles in the US last month.

Building momentum into 2025

Last week, Kia confirmed it will begin offering NACS adapters to EV6 and EV9 buyers. These adapters unlock over 16,500 DC fast chargers across Tesla’s Supercharger network.

Kia will send a free adapter if you purchased a new 2024 or 2025 EV9 or 2024 EV6 after September 4, 2024. They are expected to go out in early 2025. Access to Tesla’s Supercharger network is planned to open on January 15, 2025.

Starting at $56,395, Kia claims the EV9 is an industry wake-up call. With more rear legroom than a Cadillac Escalade and Range Rover P400, it’s no wonder buyers are going with Kia.

The EV9 can drive up to 304 miles (Light Long Range RWD model) on a single charge and is loaded with Kia’s latest tech and software.

Although it continues gaining market share in the US EV market, Kia wants more. Last month, Kia introduced a new Tesla Competitive Bonus Cash Program that offers up to $1,500 off the EV9 and $1,000 off the EV6 for Tesla drivers.

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