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

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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. Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is off to a good start.

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Chevrolet Spark EV priced below $25,000 with tax incentives; Oregon and Canada added to markets

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The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ), introduced today ahead of the Los Angeles International Auto Show, will be priced under $25,000 with tax incentives. Apple’s Siri will be available for customers with compatible (4S and newer) iPhones. Earlier post.).

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Report: Tesla Readying New Model 3 Performance

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The standard range rear-drive model remained, along with the Model 3 Long Range, but the Performance was nowhere to be found. InsideEVs reported that X/Twitter users have been sharing screenshots of leaked documents from South Korea that appear to show a new Model 3 variant with a possible 412-horsepower rear motor.

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Biden Admin. inundated with Inflation Reduction Act exemption requests

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Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and the EU have all requested exemptions from the Biden Administration’s “location of assembly” requirement for electric vehicle subsidies. However, the global backlash regarding EV tax incentives has been fierce. is unwilling to negotiate on electric vehicle subsidies.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

The Truth About Cars

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. That should help keep costs in the low $30,000 range, a significant departure from most EVs, which are notably more expensive.

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Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US

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The EV9 features “true SUV capabilities,” according to Kia, with seating for up to seven, more cargo room than the Range Rover P400 3-Row, 7.9″ of ground clearance, and up to 304 miles EPA range. of 2nd-row legroom, the EV9 tops rivals, including the Cadillac Escalade, Land Rover Range Rover P400 3-Row, and Mercedes EQS SUV.

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