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Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

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It appears that South Korean automaker Kia is taking some steps to ensure that its EV9 all-electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States next year. Currently, production of the EV9 is in South Korea, but Kia is looking to start manufacturing the all-electric SUV at its West Point, Georgia plant.

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

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Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is off to a good start. Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit by early next year. Kia America’s head of corporate communications, James Bell, told Nikkei that moving EV9 production to its West Point, GA plant will enable it to qualify for a part of the EV tax credit.

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Hyundai IONIQ 9 looks big and bold after the three-row electric SUV was spotted testing [Video]

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Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV was spotted testing, revealing its large body and sleek design. Hyundai’s electric SUV was the sixth top-selling EV in the US last year with almost 34,000 models delivered. Hyundai’s electric SUV seemed more sloped and less boxy than the EV9. billion EV Metaplant in Georgia.

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Hyundai fast-tracks start of EV production in the US as it gains recognition with its own day

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February 26, 2024, will forever be known as Hyundai Day in the state of Georgia as the automaker gears up to begin production at its first dedicated EV and battery plant in the US later this year. Hyundai announced its fast-tracking production at its Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia. Hyundai is investing $7.59

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Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales

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Hyundai and Kia, along with the Genesis brand, are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which holds the fourth-largest share in the US car market. Hyundai and Kia used to be regarded in the US as low-end, unreliable cars. billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia. Hyundai allegedly rushing construction on $7.6B

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

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Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. This EV isn’t trying to be a track car but more of a comfortable, polished, and tech-forward family vehicle, which it accomplishes tenfold. And that’s fine.

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Hyundai spotted testing Lucid Air and ZEEKR X hints a luxury EV is in the works

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According to Kelley Blue Book data, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 electric SUV was the sixth best-selling EV in the US last year, with nearly 34,000 registrations. After being rewarded for its contributions to the state of Georgia with its own “Hyundai Day,” the company said it expects to begin production in Q4 , ahead of its initial early 2025 timeline.

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