Kia EV Sales Rise 2026, EV3 Set for Launch
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- Kia sold just over 72,000 US vehicles in April 2026, a 3.3% YoY dip but keeping a record‑setting pace for the year.
- Kia's EV9 sales surged 481% to 1,349 units in April and reached 4,089 units in the first four months of 2026, surpassing 2025 totals.
- Kia will launch the EV3 later in 2026, an entry‑level EV SUV priced near $35,000 with up to 320‑mile range on the 81.4 kWh battery.
- Hyundai posted 13,393 IONIQ 5 units sold through April, an 11% YTD increase.
- Trump administration's policy changes have not slowed Kia’s EV growth, as the automaker sold more EV9s through April 2026 than in all of 2025.
Why it matters: Kia gains a market edge as its EV9 sales surge 481% (4,089 units by April) and the $35k EV3 prepares to expand affordable EV options, while the Trump administration’s restrictive policies fail to curb growth, bolstering US EV adoption.
