On the strength of best-ever sales performances by the EV9 and Sportage nameplates, Kia America delivered more EVs and SUVs in the U.S. in May than any previous month in company history. Kia achieved sales growth in May with 75,156 units sold during the month.
Thursday marked a historic milestone at Kia Georgia's assembly plant in West Point as team members gathered to celebrate the start of assembly of the all-electric 2025 EV9 three-row SUV, the first saleable electric vehicle assembled in the state of Georgia. The vehicle was introduced by SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon, President and CEO for Kia North America and Kia America, then driven off the assembly line by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and James Watson, Kia Georgia's Vice President of Production.
With one of the broadest selections of electrified utility vehicles in America, Kia America's efforts to inform and inspire consumers about the ease and advantages of hybrid and EV ownership continue at this week's Electrify Expo in Long Beach, CA, May 31 – June 2, at the Long Beach Convention Center. The flagship three-row EV9 – which recently achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards by being named both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle – will be on hand as