{"id":80860,"date":"2025-03-03T10:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T15:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=80860"},"modified":"2025-03-03T10:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T15:21:39","slug":"hyundai-crushing-us-new-evs-fueling-sales-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=80860","title":{"rendered":"Hyundai is crushing it in the US with new EVs rolling out"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February-1.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February-1.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February-1.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February-1.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February-1.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Hyundai just notched its fifth straight record sales month in the US, driven by hot new EVs like the 2025 IONIQ 5. Last month was its best February in the US so far, but <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/hyundai\/\">Hyundai<\/a> says even more growth is coming.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-404018\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hyundai-ioniq-5-helps-drive-us-sales-growth-in-february\">Hyundai IONIQ 5 helps drive US sales growth in February<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThis was the best ever February for Hyundai in total sales and the fifth consecutive month of total sales records,\u201d Randy Parker, Hyundai\u2019s CEO for North America said after the milestone.<\/p>\n<p>Hyundai sold over 62,000 vehicles in the US last month, 3% more than in February 2024 and outpacing the <a href=\"https:\/\/press.spglobal.com\/2025-02-27-S-P-Global-Mobility-February-2025-US-auto-sales-to-improve-mildly\">forecasted industry average<\/a> of around 1%.<\/p>\n<p>The growth was fueled by \u201ccontinued growth in EVs and hybrids\u201d with electrified sales surging 25% from last February.<\/p>\n<p>\t<span class=\"outbrain-ad-label\">Advertisement &#8211; scroll for more content<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hyundai\u2019s Sante Fe HEV, Tucson, and IONIQ 6 hit new February records with sales up 194%, 2%, and 12% respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Its best-selling electric SUV, the IONIQ 5, also received a significant upgrade this year. The new <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/11\/08\/2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-starts-44k-more-range-nacs-port\/\">2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5<\/a> features more driving range (up to 318 miles), an upgraded interior and exterior, and a native NACS port so you can charge at Tesla Superchargers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-US-made-IONIQ-5-1.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5\" class=\"wp-image-378225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-US-made-IONIQ-5-1.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-US-made-IONIQ-5-1.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-US-made-IONIQ-5-1.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-US-made-IONIQ-5-1.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-US-made-IONIQ-5-1.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-US-made-IONIQ-5-1.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-US-made-IONIQ-5-1.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-US-made-IONIQ-5-1.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hyundai\u2019s new 2025 IONIQ 5 Limited with a Tesla NACS port (Source: Hyundai)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With another 2,442 IONIQ 5\u2019s (+22%) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/hyundai-motor-america-reports-record-breaking-february-2025-sales-302389264.html\">sold last month<\/a>, Hyundai has now sold 4,692 models through the first three months of 2025, up 36% from the prior year. <\/p>\n<p>Drivers now have access to more than double the number of DC fast chargers (+36,000), making road trips that much easier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-2025-IONIQ-5-interior.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Hyundai-2025-IONIQ-5-interior\" class=\"wp-image-379467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-2025-IONIQ-5-interior.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-2025-IONIQ-5-interior.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-2025-IONIQ-5-interior.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-2025-IONIQ-5-interior.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-2025-IONIQ-5-interior.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-2025-IONIQ-5-interior.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-2025-IONIQ-5-interior.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Hyundai-2025-IONIQ-5-interior.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited interior (Source: Hyundai)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The upgraded interior features dual 12.3\u2033 driver display and infotainment screens with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 IONIQ 5 is built at Hyundai\u2019s new EV Metaplant in Georgia, alongside its first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/hyundai-ioniq-9\/\">IONIQ 9<\/a> launching this Spring, Hyundai expects the momentum to continue in 2025. Parker said Hyundai\u2019s strong and diverse line-up \u201cwill propel us to further gains in market share\u201d this year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February\" class=\"wp-image-404038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Hyundai-US-sales-IONIQ-5-February.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited (Source: Hyundai)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>New US-made EVs, including the 2025 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9, are expected to qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit later this year. <\/p>\n<p>Until then, Hyundai is passing it on through leasing, making monthly rates ultra affordable. With monthly rates starting at just $229 per month. At that, it\u2019s even cheaper than a Sonata despite costing nearly twice as much.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody readability=\"14\">\n<tr readability=\"2\">\n<td><strong>2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>EV Powertrain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Driving Range (miles)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Starting Price*\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr readability=\"4\">\n<td>IONIQ 5 SE RWD Standard Range<\/td>\n<td>168-horsepower rear motor<\/td>\n<td>245<\/td>\n<td>$42,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr readability=\"2\">\n<td>IONIQ 5 SE RWD<\/td>\n<td>225-horsepower rear motor<\/td>\n<td>318<\/td>\n<td>$46,550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr readability=\"2\">\n<td>IONIQ 5 SEL RWD<\/td>\n<td>225-horsepower rear motor<\/td>\n<td>318<\/td>\n<td>$49,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr readability=\"2\">\n<td>IONIQ 5 Limited RWD<\/td>\n<td>225-horsepower rear motor<\/td>\n<td>318<\/td>\n<td>$54,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr readability=\"4\">\n<td>IONIQ 5 SE Dual Motor AWD<\/td>\n<td>320-horsepower dual motor<\/td>\n<td>290<\/td>\n<td>$50,050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr readability=\"4\">\n<td>IONIQ 5 SEL Dual Motor AWD<\/td>\n<td>320-horsepower dual motor<\/td>\n<td>290<\/td>\n<td>$53,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr readability=\"4\">\n<td>IONIQ 5 XRT Dual Motor\u00a0 AWD<\/td>\n<td>320 horsepower dual motor<\/td>\n<td>259<\/td>\n<td>$55,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr readability=\"4\">\n<td>IONIQ 5 Limited Dual Motor AWD<\/td>\n<td>320-horsepower dual motor<\/td>\n<td>269<\/td>\n<td>$58,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 prices and range by trim (*includes $1,475 destination fee)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To sweeten the deal, Hyundai is also offering a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/01\/16\/hyundai-offering-free-ev-charger-2025-ioniq-5\/\">free ChargePoint Level 2 home charger<\/a>\u00a0or a $400 public charging credit for those who purchase or lease a new 2025 IONIQ 5.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ready to take advantage of the savings? We\u2019ve got you covered. You can use our links below to find deals on the Hyundai\u2019s electric vehicles in your area.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- post ad --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hyundai just notched its fifth straight record sales month in the US, driven by hot new EVs like the 2025 IONIQ 5. Last month was its best February in the US so far, but Hyundai says even more growth is coming. 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