Kia becomes Europe's fastest-growing top 10 brand as EV sales jump 58%

According to ACEA, Kia posted 377,078 registrations from January to August 2026, up 9% year-on-year, making it Europe's fastest-growing top 10 passenger car brand. EV registrations surged 58%, giving Kia a 4.8% share of the European EV market.

• 377,078 registrations from January to August 2026, up 9% year-on-year
• EV registrations rose 58%, EV market share reached 4.8%
• Strong growth in France (+120%), Germany (+112%) and the UK (+66%)
• EV lineup spans EV2, EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9 and the PV5 van