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Hyundai, Kia confirm first US-made EVs: $7,500 tax credit eligible?

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But neither brand is discussing eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit quite yet. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the first model produced at the automaker's EV "Metaplant" near Savannah, Georgia, Jose. Hyundai on Friday confirmed its first EV for U.S. production, while the automaker's Kia brand began U.S.

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

Electrek

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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Hyundai IONIQ 5 to lead US production at new EV plant with $7,500 tax credit in sight

Electrek

billion EV and battery plant in Georgia, unlocking access to the $7,500 federal tax credit. The top-selling Hyundai EV is about to become even more attractive. Hyundai says the IONIQ 5 will be the first EV built at its new $7.6

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Hyundai Kicks Off Ioniq 5 Production At New Georgia Facility

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federal tax credits and incentives. That’s changing for the Ioniq 5 EV , which is entering production at Hyundai’s new Georgia factory. Though it’s starting with the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Georgia plant will eventually house production of six EVs for the group’s brands, which include Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia.

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Hyundai will begin construction on its first EV plant October 25 as it targets US tax credit

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billion electric vehicle factory in Bryan County, Georgia, on October 25. After several months of lobbying with US officials over EV tax credit changes in the recently passed climate law, the South Korean motor group is officially starting construction on its EV manufacturing plant. Hyundai will break ground on its massive $5.5

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US-built 2025 Kia EV6 debuts with more battery, NACS port, and a fake gear shift

Electrek

Better yet, the model will now be produced in Kia’s plant in Georgia, offering easier access to US tax credits. Kia has debuted its updated EV6 with several updates including a bigger battery, a NACS charging port, OTA updates, and a fake gear shifter for the GT model.

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Tesla charging connector, 2023 Toyota Prius, EV tax credit delay: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

A giant Georgia battery factory is focusing on what might help the grid. sourcing rules holding back EV tax credits. Toyota has teased the 2023 Prius, but we’re still wondering what’s under the hood. Congress could delay some of the U.S. And the Tesla connector is now called NACS. Tesla on.