Why Kia Is Giving Massive $10K+ Discounts on Its EVs

Kia is continuing to offer massive discounts across its electric vehicle lineup, with price cuts crossing the $10,000 mark on some models. As EV demand cools and competition intensifies, Kia is using aggressive incentives to keep buyers interested. These deals raise an important question: are Kia EVs becoming unbeatable value, or is this a sign of deeper pressure in the electric car market?

Kia EV6

you know how some cars look fast even when parked? that’s the EV6. sharp, serious, like it wants to race you to the grocery store. i sat in one once and the interior felt like star trek meets ikea. i liked it, weirdly. but also, i don’t know, it’s one of those cars that makes you feel slightly guilty, like “did i just buy a computer with wheels?” goes for around 45–55k, but now with the discount, it’s dipping into “maybe i can justify it” territory.

Kia EV9

massive. looks like it should come with its own zip code. i kinda love how ridiculous it is though, like kia looked at the tesla model x and said “hold my coffee.” expensive, like 65k or somewhere up there, but ten grand off makes it less insane. saw one at a charger once, covered in fingerprints cause the gloss black trims hate life. i tapped it once and instantly regretted it.

Kia Niro EV

this one’s like the chill cousin who still lives in the city and composts. quietly confident, nothing flashy. i drove one at a test event, and the air vents smelled faintly like melted plastic and hope. around 40k, but with the deal, maybe 30ish. solid little thing, though something about it makes me want to apologize before accelerating.

Kia Soul EV

bruh, this thing is… something. it’s cute, i’ll give it that. boxy little toaster energy. i saw a bright green one and immediately wanted a smoothie. seats are actually comfy though, like, surprisingly soft. sells for like 35k normally, but with all these discounts, you could basically pick one up for the cost of a well-optioned Corolla. not bad, not impressive, just funny in a good way.

Kia EV5 (if it ever gets here)

technically it’s not even out yet here, but every picture i’ve seen looks awesome until i remember, yeah, i’ll probably never see one in person. supposed to be around 40k when it does come, but who knows. i swear kia’s been teasing this thing like a celebrity album drop. i’ll believe it when i see it on a lot next to a bored salesman eating chips.

Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

not full EV but close enough, right? honestly, probably smarter than going full electric right now. i borrowed one from a rental last summer, and it was quiet, smooth, sorta comforting. weirdly smelled like citrus inside. about 36k new, and if kia’s feeling generous, maybe it dips lower. i wouldn’t brag about owning it though, it’s the car equivalent of a soft sigh.

Kia EV6 GT

okay, now this one’s ridiculous in a good way. i saw one launch at a stoplight and it flew off like a caffeinated cat. green brake calipers, aggressive face, the whole drama. costs like 61–65k, but with that discount, honestly tempting. though you just know the tires cost half your rent to replace. i’d still do it. maybe.

Kia Niro Hybrid

see, this one just quietly does the job while its EV siblings throw tantrums. i respect that. around 28–32k and it feels humble, like the grandma who still mails you twenty bucks on your birthday. i know that’s not what we’re supposed to talk about when car prices are dropping, but this one just vibes steady. no drama, no “range anxiety.”

Kia Carnival (technically not EV but i’m still talking about it)

minivan. yes. i know people love to act like they hate those, but come on, it’s so comfortable. i sat in one during a dealership wait and didn’t wanna leave. seats like lazyboys, soft lights, faint smell of crayons. around 35 40k, and i’d rather live in that thing than most apartments.

Kia Stinger (RIP)

this one still haunts me. it’s not an EV, i know, but it feels like one of those cars that died at the wrong time. sporty, moody, totally unnecessary everything electric cars forgot to be. you can find used ones for like 30k now. i miss the noise though. all this EV silence makes me nostalgic for engine grumbles.

Kia Forte EV (the one that doesn’t even exist)

i swear at this point, with all these “discounted” EVs, i could imagine kia making one tomorrow. 25k, range of 200 miles, and an app that crashes twice a week. i’d still look at it. maybe even consider it if it came in that matte blue color everyone’s obsessed with.