- Kia just had its best June sales results ever.
- Kia’s electrified models saw huge sales increases.
- Kia also had its best first-half sales results ever.
New cars are more expensive than ever, but that’s not slowing down buyers, especially those who want a Kia. The Korean automaker has posted its sales results for June and the first half of 2026—and Kia is quite happy with them.
The automaker just had its best June ever, selling 70,507 vehicles, up 10 percent from the same month last year. Leading the sales surge were Kia’s hybrids. The electrified versions of the Sportage, Sorento, and Carnival saw sales rise 165 percent, 114 percent, and 56 percent, respectively.
The Kia Telluride (+24 percent) and Kia Seltos (+56 percent) also contributed to the automaker’s strong June sales result. Only two models saw their sales decline last month: the Kia EV6 and Kia K4. Sales of the EV9 are down overall in the first six months of 2026, but sales of the K4 are up.
| Model | June 2026 Sales | June 2025 Sales | 2026 Year-To-Date Sales | 2025 Year-To-Date Sales |
| Kia EV9 | 1,299 | 913 | 7,035 | 4,938 |
| Kia EV6 | 584 | 680 | 4,043 | 5,875 |
| Kia K4 | 10,553 | 11,564 | 73,579 | 75,535 |
| Kia K5 | 6,378 | 5,613 | 38,394 | 34,565 |
| Kia Soul | 3 | 4,737 | 3,480 | 26,126 |
| Kia NIro | 2,048 | 1,966 | 13,767 | 11,788 |
| Kia Seltos | 6,627 | 4,259 | 32,504 | 24,939 |
| Kia Sportage | 15,995 | 12,630 | 94,907 | 87,172 |
| Kia Sorento | 8,602 | 7,050 | 49,348 | 50,919 |
| Kia Telluride | 11,432 | 9,239 | 73,602 | 61,502 |
| Kia Carnival | 6,986 | 5,198 | 40,068 | 33,152 |
| Total | 70,507 | 63,849 | 430,727 | 416,511 |
Kia’s Strong First-Half Sales
So far this year, Kia has sold 430,727 vehicles, about 15,000 more than at this time in 2025, and an increase of 3.4 percent. Kia’s electrified models saw the largest increase. Hybrid sales were up 115 percent through June, while electrified sales increased by 68 percent.
Eric Watson, Kia America’s vice president of sales and operations, attributed the brand’s success to its broad lineup of powertrains. He said:
‘The results illustrate our ability to react to shifting market demands by resetting our showrooms with the right mix of ICE, hybrid and electrified models.’
Mixed EV Sales
While demand for the Kia EV6 has slipped, consumers are interested in Kia’s three-row battery-electric vehicle, the EV9. Sales for the big SUV are up in June and through the first half of the year.
Kia sold 1,299 EV9s last month, bringing total sales to 7,035 so far this year. That’s up from 4,938 sold in the first six months of 2025. Kia sold about 100 fewer EV6s in June, down from 680 to 583.
So far this year, Kia has sold 265 more EVs than in the first half of 2025: 11,078 versus 10,813.
Motor1’s Take: Kia’s broad range of powertrains is attracting consumers. The company offers several fuel-efficient hybrids in segments where consumers care about value, and that seems to be a winning strategy right now.
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