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Kia and Hyundai to build EVs in Mexico for IRA tax credit eligibility

Electrek

The Governor of New Nuevo León, Mexico, announced a new (potential billion-dollar) investment from Kia to expand its plant in the region and produce two EVs together with Hyundai. The move comes as the two automakers look to ensure EV models qualify for the IRA tax credit.

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Kia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025

Baua Electric

Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is off to a good start. However, Kia will accelerate EV9 momentum with plans to begin US production by May. Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit by early next year. Starting under $55,000, Kia calls its electric family move an “industry wake-up call.”

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Kia will push EV leasing to harvest tax credit score boon

Baua Electric

Kia The united states will incline aggressively into an Inflation Relief Office provision that permits it to go ailing a $7,500 federal incentive to electrical automobile shoppers who choose to hire as opposed to purchase, in line with Eric Watson, the automaker’s gross sales leading. Kia is retooling its plant in West Level, Ga.,

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Kia to Rely on Lease Loophole to Make Its EVs Eligible for Tax Credit

The Truth About Cars

Though their electric vehicle lines are among the most compelling new zero-emissions models, Kia and Hyundai’s EVs don’t currently qualify for federal tax credits because of where they’re built. It’s retooling its West Point, GA factory to build the upcoming EV9, which comes later this year.

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Hyundai says its first EV plant will open this year to gain the $7,500 tax credit

Baua Electric

The first Hyundai plant dedicated to building EVs and batteries in the US will be open as soon as this October. According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. Munoz said EVs produced at the new plant will qualify for the tax credit.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

The Truth About Cars

Kia recently announced plans to develop new hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to help it cope with wavering EV demand, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker’s trudge toward full electrification. In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3.

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Another One Bites the Dust: Kia Killing the Rio After 2023

The Truth About Cars

Kia is now cutting another sub-$20,000 option with its announcement of the Rio’s demise after 2023. Kia will continue building sedans, but cars have fallen off in favor as SUVs and trucks have taken over the world. As Automotive News pointed out, the shift is likely tied to Kia’s electrification ambitions.

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