Kia's EV Sales Nearly Tripled in October, but Hybrids Set the Record
Kia's EV3, EV6 and EV9 sold 3,185 in October, up 171% from a weak post-credit October 2025, but the three EVs were 4% of a record 80,008-car month.
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Kia's EV3, EV6 and EV9 sold 3,185 in October, up 171% from a weak post-credit October 2025, but the three EVs were 4% of a record 80,008-car month.
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