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Polestar delivers brand’s first EVs not made in China

Baua Electric

It offers up to 315 miles of range from a 111-kwh battery pack, with a standard dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain rated at 489 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque, or 517 hp and 671 lb-ft in optional Performance Pack spec. The Polestar 3 has a base price of $74,800 that’s under the $80,000 federal tax-credit cap for electric SUVs.

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Good News and Bad News: Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit in 2024

EV Life

In addition, battery sourcing requirements can also affect a vehicle’s eligibility. 3,750 of the credit applies to the raw materials inside batteries, requiring a certain percentage of critical minerals to be mined or processed in the U.S. For example, starting in 2024, battery components cannot come from companies controlled by China.

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Which 2024 EVs qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit?

Baua Electric

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS Tougher rules on EV battery origin = fewer qualified In most of these examples, that’s because the tax credit, as revamped under the Inflation Recovery Act of 2022, phases in tougher rules for the origin of battery components and critical minerals. The credit amount on these models has fallen to $3,750.