If you happen to see extra Hyundai EVs on the highway, it’s not simply you. Hyundai Motor North America reported its best-ever IONIQ 5 gross sales month in June, with the IONIQ 6 crossing the 1,000 mark for the primary time.

Hyundai US EV gross sales rise within the second half of 2023

The South Korean automaker has been increasing its presence in North America for a number of years now, and because the market transitions to electrical automobiles, Hyundai’s place has solely improved.

Hyundai’s first devoted EV, the IONIQ 5 electrical SUV, was launched within the US in Could 2021. Based mostly on Hyundai’s E-GMP electrical automotive platform, the IONIQ 5 checks all of the containers with a daring exterior, premium-feeling inside, consolation, reliability, security, and extra.

After a profitable first yr available on the market, Hyundai launched its second devoted all-electric mannequin, the IONIQ 6 “electrified streamliner” sedan.

The IONIQ 6 debuted within the US this spring as one of the aerodynamic and energy-efficient EVs available on the market. With 361 EPA-est miles vary and 140 MPGe mixed, the IONIQ 6 SE Lengthy Vary RWD mannequin is the top-rated EV on Fueleconomy.gov 2023 prime ten listing, forward of the Lucid Air Pure and Lucid Air Touring.

Based on Hyundai North America’s newest press launch, the IONIQ 6 crossed the 1K gross sales mark for the primary time, with 1,162 fashions bought in June.

In the meantime, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV continues to see demand, with 3,136 items bought (+10% YOY) in June, its finest gross sales month but. Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, commented on the milestone, saying:

Our award-winning EV line-up continues to construct momentum with the most effective all-time month-to-month gross sales for the IONIQ 5 and the primary time with over a thousand items bought for the IONIQ 6.

Hyundai has bought 13,641 IONIQ 5 fashions to this point this yr, down from 13,692 via the primary six months of 2022. IONIQ 6 gross sales complete of three,245 to this point, with 3,023 in Q2 alone.

The information comes after EV makers Tesla and Rivian each crushed second-quarter 2023 expectations.

Hyundai is within the midst of constructing its first devoted EV facility in North America. Building started in October at its $5.5 billion new EV meeting and battery factories in Bryan County, Georgia.

To stay aggressive in mild of the IRA EV tax credit score incentives, Hyundai has leaned into leasing. The automaker has additionally launched a number of incentives to entice consumers, together with a $5,000 retail money bonus.