KIA AMERICA ACHIEVES HIGHEST MARCH AND FIRST QUARTER SALES IN COMPANY HISTORY
Kia America achieved record-breaking sales in March 2025 with 78,540 units, a 13.1% year-over-year increase, leading to its best first quarter performance ever. Q1 sales reached 198,850 units, up 10.7% from Q1 2024. Retail transactions grew 25% year-over-year.
Several models set monthly sales records, including the Carnival MPV (+53%), Telluride (+17%), and Sportage (+11%). The new K4 compact sedan showed consistent growth with a 10% increase compared to last year.
The company announced the opening of its Metaplant America facility in Georgia, representing a $7.59 billion investment and creating 8,500 jobs. Additionally, the 2025 Telluride and EV9 received IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ designations, and Wallbox (NYSE: WBX) announced preorder availability for the Quasar 2 bidirectional charger compatible with the EV9.
Kia America ha raggiunto vendite record a marzo 2025 con 78.540 unità, un aumento del 13,1% rispetto all'anno precedente, portando a una delle migliori performance del primo trimestre di sempre. Le vendite del Q1 hanno toccato le 198.850 unità, in crescita del 10,7% rispetto al Q1 2024. Le transazioni al dettaglio sono cresciute del 25% anno su anno.
Numerosi modelli hanno stabilito record di vendite mensili, tra cui il Carnival MPV (+53%), il Telluride (+17%) e il Sportage (+11%). Il nuovo sedan compatto K4 ha mostrato una crescita costante con un aumento del 10% rispetto all'anno scorso.
L'azienda ha annunciato l'apertura della sua struttura Metaplant America in Georgia, rappresentando un investimento di 7,59 miliardi di dollari e creando 8.500 posti di lavoro. Inoltre, il 2025 Telluride e l'EV9 hanno ricevuto le designazioni IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, e Wallbox (NYSE: WBX) ha annunciato la disponibilità per il preorder del caricatore bidirezionale Quasar 2 compatibile con l'EV9.
Kia America logró ventas récord en marzo de 2025 con 78,540 unidades, un aumento del 13.1% en comparación con el año anterior, lo que llevó a su mejor desempeño en el primer trimestre de la historia. Las ventas del Q1 alcanzaron las 198,850 unidades, un incremento del 10.7% en comparación con el Q1 de 2024. Las transacciones minoristas crecieron un 25% interanual.
Varios modelos establecieron récords de ventas mensuales, incluidos el Carnival MPV (+53%), el Telluride (+17%) y el Sportage (+11%). El nuevo sedán compacto K4 mostró un crecimiento constante con un aumento del 10% en comparación con el año pasado.
La compañía anunció la apertura de su instalación Metaplant America en Georgia, representando una inversión de 7.59 mil millones de dólares y creando 8,500 empleos. Además, el Telluride 2025 y el EV9 recibieron designaciones IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, y Wallbox (NYSE: WBX) anunció la disponibilidad de pedidos anticipados para el cargador bidireccional Quasar 2 compatible con el EV9.
기아 아메리카는 2025년 3월에 78,540대의 판매를 기록하며 연간 13.1% 증가를 달성하여 역대 최고의 1분기 실적을 기록했습니다. 1분기 판매량은 198,850대로, 2024년 1분기보다 10.7% 증가했습니다. 소매 거래는 연간 25% 성장했습니다.
여러 모델이 월 판매 기록을 세웠으며, 카니발 MPV (+53%), 텔루라이드 (+17%), 스포티지 (+11%)가 포함됩니다. 새로운 K4 컴팩트 세단은 작년 대비 10% 증가하며 지속적인 성장을 보였습니다.
회사는 조지아에 메타플랜트 아메리카 시설을 개설한다고 발표했으며, 이는 75억9000만 달러의 투자와 8,500개의 일자리를 창출합니다. 또한, 2025년형 텔루라이드와 EV9는 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ 지정을 받았으며, 월박스(NYSE: WBX)는 EV9과 호환되는 양방향 충전기인 Quasar 2의 사전 주문 가능성을 발표했습니다.
Kia America a réalisé des ventes record en mars 2025 avec 78 540 unités, soit une augmentation de 13,1 % par rapport à l'année précédente, ce qui a conduit à ses meilleures performances au premier trimestre jamais enregistrées. Les ventes du Q1 ont atteint 198 850 unités, en hausse de 10,7 % par rapport au Q1 2024. Les transactions de détail ont augmenté de 25 % d'une année sur l'autre.
Plusieurs modèles ont établi des records de ventes mensuelles, notamment le Carnival MPV (+53 %), le Telluride (+17 %) et le Sportage (+11 %). La nouvelle berline compacte K4 a montré une croissance constante avec une augmentation de 10 % par rapport à l'année dernière.
L'entreprise a annoncé l'ouverture de son installation Metaplant America en Géorgie, représentant un investissement de 7,59 milliards de dollars et créant 8 500 emplois. De plus, le Telluride 2025 et l'EV9 ont reçu les désignations IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, et Wallbox (NYSE: WBX) a annoncé la disponibilité en précommande du chargeur bidirectionnel Quasar 2 compatible avec l'EV9.
Kia America erzielte im März 2025 mit 78.540 Einheiten Rekordverkäufe, was einem Anstieg von 13,1 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht und zu den besten Ergebnissen im ersten Quartal aller Zeiten führte. Die Q1-Verkäufe erreichten 198.850 Einheiten, was einem Anstieg von 10,7 % gegenüber Q1 2024 entspricht. Einzelhandelsgeschäfte wuchsen um 25 % im Jahresvergleich.
Mehrere Modelle stellten monatliche Verkaufsrekorde auf, darunter der Carnival MPV (+53 %), der Telluride (+17 %) und der Sportage (+11 %). Die neue K4-Komplettlimousine zeigte ein konstantes Wachstum mit einem Anstieg von 10 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr.
Das Unternehmen kündigte die Eröffnung seiner Metaplant America-Anlage in Georgia an, die eine Investition von 7,59 Milliarden Dollar darstellt und 8.500 Arbeitsplätze schafft. Darüber hinaus erhielten der 2025 Telluride und der EV9 die IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+-Auszeichnungen, und Wallbox (NYSE: WBX) gab die Vorbestellverfügbarkeit des bidirektionalen Ladegeräts Quasar 2 bekannt, das mit dem EV9 kompatibel ist.
- Record-breaking March sales of 78,540 units (+13.1% YoY)
- Best Q1 performance with 198,850 units (+10.7% YoY)
- Retail transactions growth of 25% YoY
- Strong SUV sales growth: Carnival (+53%), Telluride (+17%), Sportage (+11%)
- $7.59B investment in new Metaplant America facility
- EV production commenced at West Point, Georgia facility
- EV9 sales declined from 1,281 to 1,164 units YoY in March
- EV6 sales dropped from 1,537 to 921 units YoY in March
- Soul sales decreased from 5,284 to 3,717 units YoY
Insights
Wallbox's integration with Kia's EV9 represents a strategic positioning in the growing bidirectional charging market. As the first compatible bidirectional charger for the Kia EV9, Wallbox's Quasar 2 gives the company an early-mover advantage in a potentially lucrative segment of the EV charging ecosystem.
The article indicates that Kia is making significant investments in EV production, including full-scale production of EV6 and EV9 at their Georgia factory and a
However, investors should note the current modest sales volumes of the EV9 - just 1,164 units in March and 3,756 units year-to-date. These figures represent a slight decrease compared to 2024 (1,281 in March 2024 and 4,007 YTD). The sales volume indicates that while the partnership validates Wallbox's technology, the immediate revenue impact may be constrained.
The Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) capabilities offered through the Quasar 2 system create a value proposition that differentiates both companies. For Wallbox, securing this partnership with a major automotive manufacturer demonstrates product validation and could potentially lead to additional OEM relationships if successful.
Without disclosure of financial terms or exclusivity arrangements, it's difficult to quantify the exact revenue potential, but the first-mover position and technology validation should be viewed as positive developments for Wallbox in the evolving EV charging infrastructure market.
- Best-ever March total of 78,540 units increased 13.1-percent year-over-year and pushed Kia to a record-breaking first quarter
- Carnival, Sportage, Telluride, K4 achieved highest monthly sales record to date
- Sales of the all-new K4 compact sedan have increased every month since starting sales in August 2024
In Q1, Kia achieved total sales of 198,850 units, marking a 10.7-percent increase over Q1 2024 and setting a record for the highest first-quarter performance in its history. In particular, the all-new K4 compact sedan, which has shown consistent growth since its launch in August last year, contributed to Kia's record-breaking Q1 performance by achieving 10-percent increase in sales compared to the same period last year.
Moreover, the key SUV models such as the Carnival MPV (+53-percent), Telluride (+17-percent) and Sportage (+11percent) and each delivered significant growth compared to same period last year, setting a new record for monthly sales performances.
"Kia continues to deliver record sales on the strength of our product lineup and growing brand reputation, while also experiencing increased customer interest and showroom traffic. Sportage, Telluride, and Carnival achieved their highest monthly sales ever, contributing to the record breaking first quarter sales." said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. "Moreover, EV6 and EV9 have commenced full-scale production at our factory in
In addition to the monthly sales performance, Kia America announced several initiatives, including:
- On March 26th, Kia celebrated the grand opening of the Metaplant America facility in
Georgia . This represents a$7.59 billion investment into new Kias destined for American families and will create more than 8,500 jobs on site once up to full capacity. The Metaplant is now the largest economic development deal inGeorgia state history. - The 2025 Kia Telluride and 2025 EV9 have both been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation. The Telluride secured the IIHS's highest honor for the third consecutive year, even as the IIHS continues to raise the bar for safety requirements, while the all-electric EV9 earns an upgraded rating compared to last year.
- News that eligible Kia EV9 owners and lessees may soon enjoy Vehicle to Home (V2H) capabilities thanks to Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), an innovative provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Wallbox announced preorder availability of the Quasar 2 (including the accompanying Power Recovery Unit), the first compatible bidirectional charger to work with the Kia EV9. Eligible EV9 owners and lessees are now able to pre-order the Quasar 2 and Power Recovery Unit on a first-come, first-served basis.
MONTH OF MARCH | MARCH YTD | |||
Model | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
EV9 | 1,164 | 1281 | 3,756 | 4007 |
EV6 | 921 | 1,537 | 3,738 | 4,059 |
K4/Forte | 13,719 | 13,417 | 37,004 | 33,623 |
K5 | 6,399 | 1,174 | 15,747 | 6,753 |
Soul | 3,717 | 5,284 | 11,277 | 12,452 |
Niro | 2,431 | 2,902 | 5,118 | 7,475 |
Seltos | 4,828 | 6,017 | 11,375 | 14,783 |
Sportage | 16,872 | 15,211 | 41,301 | 37,286 |
Sorento | 10,547 | 8,799 | 25,117 | 22,244 |
Telluride | 11,473 | 10,152 | 29,843 | 25,578 |
Carnival | 6,469 | 3,451 | 14,574 | 9,538 |
Total | 78,540 | 69,472 | 198,850 | 179,621 |
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