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Georgia Senator introduces bill that would allow Hyundai, other automakers to qualify for EV tax credit

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Georgia Senator Reverend Warnock introduced a new bill that would expand which electric vehicles qualify for a tax credit through the Inflation Reduction Act. The post Georgia Senator introduces bill that would allow Hyundai, other automakers to qualify for EV tax credit appeared first on Electrek.

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Kia is Readying a New Affordable EV4 Sedan for the 2025 Model Year

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Several automakers have promised affordable EVs, but so far, none have truly delivered. The car’s starting price is expected to come in at under $35,000, which would make it one of the most affordable electric models in the U.S., EV tax credits, but Kia has begun production of the EV9 in Georgia, and Hyundai will follow suit soon.

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Georgia Advocates Ask Legislature To Keep Electric-Car Tax Benefit

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Today, Georgia is among the best places in the country to buy an electric vehicle. Its electric-vehicle tax credit of $5,000 is among the highest offered by any state, and makes buying a battery-electric vehicle much more affordable.

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

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In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3. It's important to note that Kia hasn’t confirmed the EV3 for American buyers, but it’s hard to imagine that an affordable electric model wouldn’t at least cover its costs here, even without federal tax credits.

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Kia’s EV sales surged to a new record in the US with affordable, long-range models

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Kia’s EV sales hit new record in first half of 2024 Kia is on a roll in the US with affordable, long-range models like the three-row EV9 and EV6, reaching buyers. Kia kicked off EV9 production in Georgia in May as the first EV built in the state. With the $7,500 federal tax credit, prices fall to as low as $48,995.

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Hyundai and Kia are gaining a competitive edge ahead of the affordable EV offensive

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The tailwind comes as the South Korean automakers are launching affordable EVs in key global markets, including the US. billion Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia is expected to be up and running by the end of the year. After a record 2023, Hyundai and Kia are not slowing down this year.

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Hyundai says its first EV plant will open this year to gain the $7,500 tax credit

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According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. billion EV megaplant in Georgia in October 2022. With a $7,500 tax credit on the line, Hyundai has pulled the timeline forward as quickly as possible. A year later, the company announced that 99.9%