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Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax credits – ET Auto

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Treasury Department on Friday gave automakers additional flexibility on battery mineral requirements for electric vehicle tax credits on some crucial trace minerals from China, such as graphite. 1 restricting Chinese content in batteries eligible for EV tax credits of up to USD 7,500, which sharply cut the number of eligible vehicles.

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2025 Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and 315 miles, US deliveries in Q2

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is also considering hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs. Polestar notes that it will pass along a $7,500 credit on all Polestar 3 leases. Polestar has said that U.S. production of the 3 would be not just for the U.S. market but for export to some markets.

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Automakers handed a win with updated EV tax credit guidance in the U.S.

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The White House issued new guidance on federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits this week, including a key exemption that’s considered a win for many automakers, as it offers extra time for companies attempting to set up battery production operations in the U.S. These countries include North Korea, China, Russia and Iran.