This photo , taken on Nov . 5 , 2019 , and provided by Hyundai Motor Group , shows Hyundai Motor ' s EV concept 45 displayed at the China International Import Expo . [ YONHAP ] Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors said Tuesday their combined electric vehicle ( EV ) sales jumped 58 percent in the January - May period from a year earlier on demand from Europe . Hyundai and Kia sold 40 , 182 all - electric vehicles in the first five months , up from 25 , 454 units in the year - ago period , the companies said . Hyundai sells the pure electric Kona subcompact SUV and the Ioniq Electric in global markets , while Kia sells the Niro EV and Soul EV boxcar . " Demand for EVs is on the rise in Europe as the European Union strengthens emissions standards . Korean carmakers will benefit from rising EV demand there and local governments ' subsidies for EVs , " a company spokesman said . Hyundai and Kia plan to strengthen their environmentally friendly vehicle lineup in response to customers ' changing appetite and stricter emission standards . Hyundai plans to launch a large electrified model based on the EV concept 45 , which was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September , and an all - new electric crossover and the electrified G 80 sedan under its independent brand Genesis next year . Kia is developing an electric vehicle under the project name of CV and plans to launch the second - generation Niro EV , the company said without elaborating . Yonhap