Kia America notches new monthly EV sales record by over 55%

Kia America notches new monthly EV sales record by over 55%

Kia America says it sold 3,156 all-electric EV6 models in March, giving Kia’s electrified models their best-ever monthly and quarterly performances. Total March vehicle sales were 59,524 units. Overall, Kia reports its electrified model lineup experienced a record month by 55% over the previous record.

Sales of the Niro model lineup of electrified crossovers also increased by 32% over the previous monthly sales record set by the model, the company says.

In addition, the Niro EV took top honors in the mass market category in J.D. Power’s 2022 Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study for the second year in a row. The survey is based on responses from more than 8,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners regarding critical factors including cost-of-ownership, battery range, service experience, styling and driving enjoyment to determine ownership satisfaction and likelihood to repurchase.

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