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Kia shatters US sales record again with its first three-row electric SUV picking up steam

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Kia just set another US sales record in August, with more cars sold than in any month in company history. As demand for its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9 , continues to build, Kia’s EV sales climbed 27% from last year. Kia credited higher demand for SUVs and EVs for the record-breaking performance.

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Kia EV5 shows promise in the world’s largest EV market as brand sales top 20,000 again

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Kia is growing in China as most foreign automakers are rapidly losing market share. After launching its new low-cost electric SUV, the EV5, Kia is already seeing the results, as brand sales in China topped 20,000 for the third straight month in August. kWh battery) model is rated with up to 447 miles (720 km) driving range.

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Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla

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South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y. Kia’s top seller in Australia is the Sportage hybrid SUV with around 15,000 sales.

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Kia eyes even cheaper $22K entry-level EV and new brand-building Stinger GT-like model

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Kia wants to change the game with a series of cheaper EVs set to hit the market. Several are already rolling out, like the new EV3, but Kia aims to lower the bar further with a new entry-level EV, starting around $22,200 (€20,000). On the other end of its EV lineup, Kia is eyeing a new Stinger GT-like model.

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MG targets Tesla Model Y Performance and Kia EV6 GT with new super SUV for Australia

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Rising Chinese brand MG could have a direct rival for the Tesla Model Y Performance SUV and Kia EV6 GT super SUVs on-sale in Australia as soon as 2024. Known as the IM Motors LS6 in China, the medium SUV with up to 579kW/800Nm, a 252km/h top speed and a 3.5 2024 MG IM Motors LS6. “I

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Kia EV3 uses next-gen tech and batteries for more range and faster charging than the Niro EV

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Kia’s new affordable EV is already having a big impact on the brand. Powered by its fourth-gen tech, Kia says the EV3 battery has 22% higher energy density than the Niro EV, enabling longer range and faster charging. Kia unveiled the EV3 for the first time in October as part of its new affordable EV lineup.

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Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV faces delays as latest Tesla Model Y rival

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As one of the latest mid-size electric SUVs to hit the market, Kia’s new EV5 is already facing delays in overseas markets. The Kia EV5, roughly the size of Tesla’s Model Y, won’t be available this summer in some overseas markets as expected. kWh BYD Blade battery, the base EV5 gets up to 329 miles (530 km) CLTC range.

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