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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’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.”

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Kia is slowing EV9 output in the US despite a hot sales start: Here’s why

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Kia is hitting the brakes on production of its first three-row electric SUV in the US. Despite the EV9’s successful debut, new concerns about the EV tax credit are reportedly causing Kia to scale back — at least for now. Kia sold over 69,900 vehicles last month, up 16% from the previous record in October 2023.

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Volkswagen ID.4 with SK ON battery components eligible for full $7,500 tax credit in 2024

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4 units with SK On battery components qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. 4 units with batteries from SK On qualify for federal tax credits. 4 EV may choose to apply the tax credit as a down payment for the vehicle. The 2023 ID.4 Only VW ID.4

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Kia shatters US sales record again with its first three-row electric SUV picking up steam

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Kia just set another US sales record in August, with more cars sold than in any month in company history. As demand for its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9 , continues to build, Kia’s EV sales climbed 27% from last year. With over 75,200 vehicles sold in August , Kia broke its US sales record for the second consecutive month.

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Kia overtakes Hyundai in US electric vehicle sales in Q2 as its new EV9 sparks growth

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Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai. After EV sales more than doubled in the second quarter, Kia looks to keep up the momentum as its new EV9 helps gain market share. Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already fueling a sales spike. Kia 135% 5.4% Kia 135% 5.4%

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Kia is recalling 12,400 EV9 SUVs over faulty remote parking assist that may not stop

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Kia issued a recall for 12,400 EV9 models due to a software glitch that could cause the remote smart parking feature to fail to stop as intended. Kia first noticed the issue earlier this month after an EV9 model in Korea using the feature collided with a parked car. Kia’s recall number is SC324.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. About half of all dealerships also said they never bothered to register with the IRS to more easily facilitate EV tax credit exchanges.

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