Kia's Domestic Electrified Vehicle Sales Surpass 300,000 Units in 2026

Kia Corporation has achieved a remarkable feat in the South Korean automotive market, with domestic sales of electrified vehicles exceeding 300,000 units by November 9, 2026. This milestone makes Kia the first automaker in South Korea to reach such a high sales figure within a single year.

The company's sales figures indicate a strong demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models, totaling 300,048 units sold, which marks a 41.9% increase compared to the previous year. This growth trend in electrified vehicle sales began in 2021 when Kia first surpassed 100,000 units, and it has steadily climbed, reaching over 200,000 units in 2024.

Of the total sales this year, electric vehicles accounted for 120,360 units, more than doubling from the previous year. This achievement highlights Kia's leadership in the EV market, as it is the first automaker to sell over 100,000 EVs in a single year in South Korea. Hybrid vehicle sales also saw a significant rise, with 179,688 units sold, reflecting a growing consumer preference for environmentally friendly options.

Kia's overall domestic sales for 2026 reached 502,286 units, with electrified models making up 59.7% of the total. The EV3 model led the sales with 30,455 units, followed closely by the EV5 and PV5 models. In the hybrid category, the Sorento hybrid was the top seller with 70,176 units, indicating a robust market presence for Kia's electrified lineup.