Teslarati
MARCH 28, 2024
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. James Bell, head of corporate communications at Kia America noted that EV9 production should begin by the end of May at the Georgia facility.
Baua Electric
MARCH 28, 2024
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.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 16, 2024
The new model will join several hybrids also in development, along with at least on South Korea-only model expected to debut at the same time as the EV3. It will build the EV9 in Georgia, making it at least partially eligible for the credits, but there’s no word on when or if the EV6 will make the leap to domestic production.
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Hyundai was recently spotted testing a Lucid Air electric sedan in South Korea, suggesting a high-end Hyundai EV could be in the works. After being rewarded for its contributions to the state of Georgia with its own “Hyundai Day,” the company said it expects to begin production in Q4 , ahead of its initial early 2025 timeline.
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Hyundai is building a new all-electric van for Iveco Hyundai revealed the news at a signing ceremony at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Hyundai said investment plans this year include bolstering the number of mass-produced models and building its new EV and battery plant in Georgia.
Baua Electric
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Consumers in search of EV tax credit might need to extend their acquire. The primary bundle of EV9s will likely be inbuilt South Korea however Kia plans to advance manufacturing later generation to its plant in West Level, Georgia.
Baua Electric
JANUARY 3, 2024
The first models come from South Korea, but that’s set to change by mid-2024 with the arrival of U.S.-built built EV9s that will come from Kia’s assembly plant in West Point, Georgia. That leads to the final point: The EV9 is expected at that time to be eligible for at least some of the EV tax credit.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
52 
Let's personalize your content