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

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

Kia SUV driving through snowy mountains beneath a starry night sky

Kia's expanded lineup, including rugged SUVs like the EV9, helped drive the brand's 58% surge in European EV registrations.

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

Kia Sorento SUV driving along a coastal road

Kia's 377,078 registrations through August made it Europe's fastest-growing top 10 car brand year-to-date.

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

Kia Sportage SUV parked outdoors showing its modern design

Models such as the Sportage anchor Kia's mainstream appeal as the brand pushes further into electrification.

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

Kia Sportage parked indoors in a stylish garage with a glossy finish

Kia's sleek design language has helped it capture 4.8% of Europe's EV market.

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

Kia Tasman X Line pickup truck parked on a wooden deck overlooking a mountain and river

Kia continues to broaden its lineup with new entries like the Tasman X Line pickup.

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

Bright orange car parked on a coastal road with crashing waves and a cloudy sky

The brand's EV offensive, spanning models like the EV2, EV3, EV4 and EV9, fueled its record growth.

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

Kia Seltos SUV parked at night with a colorful Ferris wheel in the background

Kia's growing share of Europe's EV market comes as registrations for electric models jumped 58%.

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

Kia SUV parked on a rustic dirt road amid vibrant autumn foliage

Strong demand across its SUV range has lifted Kia to 9% overall registration growth in Europe this year.

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

Hybrid SUV parked in an autumn scene with clear skies and tall reeds

Kia's electrified lineup positions the brand among Europe's top 10 passenger car makers by growth.

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

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

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

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

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

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