Can't Catch Tesla Yet, But South Korea's Hyundai And Kia Gain Ground With Record-High EV Market Share In US
Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf
South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have achieved a record-high 11.2% share of the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market in the first five months of 2024, up from 6.8% in 2023. Despite this growth, they still trail Tesla, which leads the market by 40.5 percentage points.

June 11, 2024 | 12:20 pm
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Tesla remains the U.S. EV market leader, but Hyundai and Kia are closing the gap, now trailing by 40.5 percentage points compared to 73.2 points in 2020.
While Tesla remains the market leader, the narrowing gap with Hyundai and Kia could indicate increasing competition. However, Tesla's dominant position is unlikely to be immediately threatened.
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Hyundai has increased its U.S. EV market share to 11.2% in early 2024, a significant rise from 6.8% in 2023. This growth indicates strong demand for Hyundai's EV offerings.
Hyundai's significant increase in market share suggests strong consumer demand and successful market penetration, likely boosting investor confidence and positively impacting the stock price.
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