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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. However, Kia will accelerate EV9 momentum with plans to begin US production by May. Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit by early next year. Starting under $55,000, Kia calls its electric family move an “industry wake-up call.”

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. The collective dismay was probably best reflected in the question: “Is the Biden administration pushing the industry to move too fast on EVs?”

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Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US

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Over 1,400 Kia EV9 models were handed over in January, topping the EV6 in US sales. Kia EV9 outpaces EV6 despite record sales month Kia started the year strong, with EV sales growing 57% YOY. A big reason behind Kia’s success is the launch of its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9. long but is about the same height.

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Kia EV9, Genesis EV prices cut with generous $7,500 discount offer

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Kia and Genesis are two of the latest to slash EV prices with generous deals. The Kia EV9 and several Genesis EVs are now $7,500 off with new discount offers. Kia and Genesis are offering significant EV discounts Genesis is rapidly expanding in the US, outpacing most luxury brands with sleek all-electric vehicles.

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KIA: Double-digit enlargement in Q2

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Kia’s Strong point sedan is also doing neatly because of city consumers, who nonetheless favor smaller, extra cost-efficient automobiles. ” “Our production is up and we’ve been able to sell that because our sales are up year over year, but we’re not building dealer stock,” he stated.

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Tesla rivals face rising inventory — and it’s becoming an issue

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As noted by Axios , such inventory corresponds to a 92-day supply, which is almost twice the industry average. For context, dealers have about 54 days’ worth of inventory for gasoline-powered cars. The Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Nissan Ariya are also seeing their inventories stacking up.

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Hyundai IONIQ 7 will go by IONIQ 9 as the brand’s first three-row electric SUV

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Including Kia and Genesis, Hyundai topped American automakers Ford and GM’s Chevy for second behind only Tesla. Looking to mirror Kia EV9’s successful launch The IONIQ 9 will follow Kia’s successful launch of its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9. billion Metaplant to qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

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