Why is the dealership claiming my car doesn't qualify for the used EV tax credit?

Kia Models Forum EV6
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The car’s final assembly has to take place in North America. The VIN starts with a K, meaning it was made in Korea, so this car doesn’t qualify.

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gabu said:
The car’s final assembly has to take place in North America. The VIN starts with a K, meaning it was made in Korea, so this car doesn’t qualify.

I thought that rule only applied to new cars.

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@Johnstone
You’re right, it only applies to new cars.

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It’s not about the car’s age or price, but Kia wasn’t included in the tax credit until the 2025 model year.

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nesh said:
It’s not about the car’s age or price, but Kia wasn’t included in the tax credit until the 2025 model year.

I thought the country of origin didn’t matter for used models.

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@Johnstone
It doesn’t. It also doesn’t apply to leases. It’s only for new EVs. And even then, the battery must come from the U.S. (like the extended-range Model 3, which has a U.S. battery).

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nesh said:
It’s not about the car’s age or price, but Kia wasn’t included in the tax credit until the 2025 model year.

To qualify, a vehicle must meet all of these criteria:

  • Be priced at $25,000 or less, including all dealer fees.

  • Other conditions apply…