It's a close one given they share the same platform
Hyundai and Kia posted record May sales with hybrid lineups up 90% YoY, the Ioniq 5 topping non-Tesla EV rankings. Gas price spikes from geopolitical tensions accelerate alternative powertrain adoption, reshaping OEM R&D and portfolio strategy.
Hybrids like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sportage are proving mighty popular as gas prices remain over $4 a gallon.