article thumbnail

Kia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025

Electrek

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.

article thumbnail

Kia EV9 racks up another award from Red Dot

Teslarati

The all-electric Kia EV9 racked up another award from Red Dot. The Kia EV9 won the coveted “Best of the Best” award in the Cars and Motorcycle category at the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024. Earlier this year, the 2024 Kia EV9 received two awards at the 2024 World Car Awards.

Kia 106
article thumbnail

Kia Teases the Refreshed 2025 EV6

The Truth About Cars

The Kia EV6 had made waves with its styling and the performance GT model, and it appears the crossover is poised for an update. Yesterday, Kia teased a revised EV6 with a new headlight design and slightly massaged tail lights, and we expect more substantive changes with longer range estimates and interior updates.

Kia 103
article thumbnail

Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

Teslarati

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. As noted in a Nikkei Asia report, Kia is poised to start the production of the EV9 in the United States by May 2024.

article thumbnail

Kia goes full throttle on EVs despite demand concerns

Teslarati

Kia is prepared to fully invest in electric vehicles (EVs), despite growing concerns of slowing demand for EVs. During Kia’s CEO Investor Day event, the Asian carmaker announced plans to sell 3.2 Kia ultimately aims to boost its global EV sales to 4 million by 2027 and 4.3 million EVs in the global market in 2024.

Kia 115
article thumbnail

Kia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025

Baua Electric

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.”

article thumbnail

Kia EV9 To Enter U.S. Production In May, Get Full Tax Credit By 2025

InsideEVs

Kia says it's been testing U.S. production of the EV9 at its West Point, Georgia plant since early 2024.