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

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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. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider. Both are working toward bringing EV production to the U.S.,

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

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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. Kia will continue building sedans, but cars have fallen off in favor as SUVs and trucks have taken over the world.

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

Baua Electric

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. Including Kia, Hyundai topped Ford (69,163) and GM’s Chevy (63,659) in US electric vehicle registrations in 2023 with over 80,000. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Over 200,000 Pure Electric Vehicles to hit UK roads in 2021

Drive Electric

Financial incentives for battery electric vehicles will remain, including a rate of just 1% Benefit in Kind (BIK) company car tax from April 2021 for a period of 12 months. Jaguar Land Rover may have challenges due to having no lower price EV models to sell; £70,000+ sales are hard to come by in tough economic times.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

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Pushing your budget a little further, you can easily stray into the realms of a Kia Niro, Mazda MX-30, MG ZS, Hyundai Kona or DS 3 Crossback. Edmund King, president of the AA, said: “EVs are cheaper to run, have no car tax, offer cheaper servicing and are exempt from Congestion Charges and some parking charges.

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The Kia EV9 Starts at Around $55,000 and Goes On Sale in Late 2023

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Kia has a hit on its hands with the EV6, the first in a line of unique, futuristic electric models.& & The larger EV9 is coming soon, with reservations opening next week, and Kia recently announced pricing for the upcoming electric family hauler. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Debunking what you thought you knew about EVs

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3 62kWh' = 215 miles 'Kia e-Niro 64kWh' = 235 miles 'Tesla Model 3 Long Range' = 295 miles 'Tesla Model S Long Range' = 335 miles. This can be true if you charge an EV with an enormous battery (hello premium SUV options from Tesla, Mercedes and Jaguar!) EVs are just city cars. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

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