Kia’s EV Sales Surge 88% Despite Overall Q1 Decline


  • Kia’s Q1 2024 sales figures show a 2.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2023.
  • Despite the overall decline, Kia experienced a significant positive trend with a surprising 88% surge in EV sales.
  • SUVs proved to be a major driver of sales growth for Kia, accounting for a significant 79% of the Korean brand’s total deliveries in Q1 2024.

Kia has released its sales figures for the first quarter of 2024 in the US, revealing a 2.5 percent decrease compared to the same period the previous year. This marks the end of the automaker’s quarterly growth streak, despite a surprising 88 percent surge in EV sales and strong performance from SUVs.

Despite year-to-year sales declines in January, February, and March, the American division of the Korean brand still achieved its second-best quarter ever in terms of sales volume for Q1 2024. Additionally, with several new and refreshed models in the pipeline, there remains a level of optimism about the company’s future.

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In March 2024, Kia sold a total of 69,472 units, marking a decline of 1,822 units compared to March 2023. This drop can be attributed largely to decreased sales of the K5, Soul, and Rio models, the latter of which has been discontinued from the lineup. However, the Sportage and the refreshed Sorento experienced significant gains, while the Seltos and Telluride SUV counterparts maintained relatively stable performance.

Kia actually achieved its highest-ever SUV sales in 2024, surpassing any other month in its history. Utility vehicles, including both gasoline and electric models, made up 79 percent of the Korean brand’s total deliveries in Q1 2024, marking a notable 9 percent increase compared to the previous year.

 Kia’s EV Sales Surge 88% Despite Overall Q1 Decline
The Kia Sportage is the best-selling model of the Korean brand in the US market.

The Korean automaker has high hopes for the all-new Kia K4 sedan, recently unveiled as a replacement for the Forte. Despite being near the end of its lifecycle, the Forte remains Kia’s second best-selling model, with 13,417 units sold in March 2024 and 33,623 units in Q1 2024, both representing gains compared to last year.

Eric Watson, vice president of sales operations at Kia America, expressed optimism about the brand’s performance: “Our growth in SUVs and the early impact of the all-new, all-electric three-row EV9 contributed to Kia’s second-best first quarter sales result. With the recent global debut of the all-new K4 compact sedan at the New York International Auto Show and the upcoming arrivals of the refreshed Carnival and K5 models in dealer showrooms, Kia is poised to continue capturing the attention of the industry, media, and consumers.”

Below are the sales numbers for all Kia models in detail for Q1 2024, along with a direct comparison to 2023.

  March Sales Q1 Sales
Model 2024 2023 2024 2023
EV9 1,281 N/A 4,007 N/A
EV6 1,537 988 4,059 3,392
Rio 246 2,439 1,823 7,008
Forte 13,417 11,891 33,623 30,526
K5 1,174 5,774 6,753 14,288
Stinger 1 958 0 2,046
Soul 5,284 6,907 12,452 16,984
Niro 2,902 2,736 7,475 9,827
Seltos 6,017 6,156 14,783 13,894
Sportage 15,211 12,965 37,286 31,684
Sorento 8,799 6,886 22,244 20,166
Telluride 10,152 10,585 25,578 27,190
Carnival 3,451 3,009 9,538 7,131
Total 69,472 71,294 179,621 184,136
Source: Kia America


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