Sales outside of
The gross revenue in the quarter witnessed a 30.5 percent increase to
The company recorded an operating profit of
Year to date, Kia recorded global sales of 2.17 million units, with a gross revenue of
For the third quarter, Kia recorded retail sales of 123,000 electrified vehicles, accounting for 16.8 percent of overall sales, which is a 5.6 percentage point increase from a year earlier. Of the electrified vehicle sales, retail sales of BEV models accounted for 40,000 units, a 34.3 percent increase year on year.
Kia is showing robust EV sales growth in the key markets across the globe. In the third quarter, Kia's BEV sales proportion in
With robust growth BEV sales in
Kia's EV sales are expected to further accelerate in line with the continued media and public appreciation of the brand's new models. The EV6, Kia's first dedicated BEV model, was named European Car of the Year in February. Securing this highly prestigious title affirms both Kia's lead in sustainable mobility and the considerable customer appeal of the EV6. The all-new Niro, which features a broad range of electrified powertrain options, is further strengthening Kia's comprehensive electrification offer.
Kia plans to continue expanding sales of electrified models with competitive models such as the EV6 and also focus on high margin SUV models in order to increase profitability. Furthermore, the company will continue improving the product and trim mix in line with Kia's enhanced brand perception.
Going forward, Kia will continue to transition rapidly into a sustainable mobility solutions provider by introducing innovative mobility products and services. In the long term, Kia aims to achieve annual sales of 1.2 million units of BEVs and 0.2 million units of PBVs by 2030.
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