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

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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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Volkswagen ID.4 with SK ON battery components eligible for full $7,500 tax credit in 2024

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4 units with SK On battery components qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. 4 units with batteries from SK On qualify for federal tax credits. 4 EV may choose to apply the tax credit as a down payment for the vehicle. The 2023 ID.4

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

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According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. With a $7,500 tax credit on the line, Hyundai has pulled the timeline forward as quickly as possible. Munoz said EVs produced at the new plant will qualify for the tax credit.

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

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Mitsubishi recently announced that it would discontinue the Mirage, removing one of America’s few remaining affordable new cars. Kia is now cutting another sub-$20,000 option with its announcement of the Rio’s demise after 2023. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider. Though disappointing, the move isn’t a surprise.

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Hyundai and Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023

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Hyundai and Kia placed second in the US EV market behind Tesla after a record sales year in 2023. Hyundai and Kia take second in US EV sales According to Kelley Blue Book estimates, a record 1.2 Hyundai capped off a record year with nearly 47,000 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 EVs sold, while Kia sold almost 19,000 EV6 electric crossovers.

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Volkswagen ID.4 becomes Top 3 most affordable U.S. EV, but there’s a catch

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4 will be the third most affordable electric vehicle offering in the United States, but the German automaker will nerf performance to reach the price point. VW now realizes just how competitive the electric SUV space has become, and the company hopes to become more competitive with a recent price cut in the U.S.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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Photos by John Faulkner and Kia. The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. kW electric motor. Not bad, unless I was driving the Kia Stinger , which welcomes some seriously aggressive driving. A Winning Formula.

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