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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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SK On cobalt-free battery nabs win at Edison Awards

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Last week, South Korean battery manufacturer SK On won the Bronze prize for its cobalt-free battery in the Smart Transportation category at the 2024 Edison Awards. The Bronze prize for SK On’s cobalt-free battery marks the second consecutive year the company was recognized at the Edison Awards. In January 2024, Volkswagen ID.4

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2024 Volkswagen ID.4 82 kWh model qualifies for full federal tax credit

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4 82 kWh model qualifies for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full federal tax credit. 4 models with SK On components are eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit because the updated VW ID.4’s 4’s battery pack will be assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen ID.4

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Tesla charging connector, 2023 Toyota Prius, EV tax credit delay: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

A giant Georgia battery factory is focusing on what might help the grid. sourcing rules holding back EV tax credits. Toyota has teased the 2023 Prius, but we’re still wondering what’s under the hood. Congress could delay some of the U.S. And the Tesla connector is now called NACS. Tesla on.

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FREYR Battery to site US gigafactory in Georgia; initial investment $1.7B, growing to $2.6B through 2029

Green Car Congress

FREYR Battery announced the selection and purchase of a site in Coweta County, Georgia for its planned Giga America battery plant. The SemiSolid platform enables capital and energy efficient production of lithium-ion batteries at scale. billion through 2029.

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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 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. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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VW says ‘most’ 2023, 2024 ID.4s will get full $7,500 EV tax credit

Baua Electric

4s will qualify for the full US EV tax credit in 2024 – here’s the lowdown on eligibility. 4s with US-manufactured SK On battery components placed in service in 2024 will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. AWD cars and 62 kWh Standard and S trims have SK-supplied batteries.