Hyundai and Kia post record US EV sales as new affordable models arrive

Hyundai's IONIQ 5 topped 33,000 sales in 2026 while Kia logged another record month in October, buoyed by the launch of an affordable $30,000 EV3 model that both companies expect will extend momentum into 2027.

First covered Nov 3, 2026 · 6:56 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

Hyundai and Kia post record US EV sales as new affordable models arrive — Image via electrek.co

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7d Electrek Hyundai’s electric SUV finds some footing, with IONIQ 5 sales topping 33,000 in 2026 — The Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains one of America’s most popular EVs outside Tesla, with October sales up 21%. more…

7d Electrek Kia racks up another record month as its new $30K electric SUV hits dealers — Kia is eyeing its fourth consecutive annual US sales record after another record-breaking October.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-04 (#20)

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