Does the Kia EV6 qualify for the car loan interest deduction?
The 2025–2028 deduction turns on where a vehicle is finally assembled — not the badge. Here's where the 2025–2026 Kia EV6 is built and what it means for your loan interest.
Assembly data: NHTSA vPIC + our verified plant lists · Not tax advice · Methodology
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DEPENDS — assembly varies by VIN
The Kia EV6 may qualify, depending on your VIN. Assembly is one of four gates — you also need a new vehicle, personal use, a 2025–2028 loan, and income under the phase-out.
The short answer
The Kia EV6 is a split case: newer units are built at Kia's West Point, Georgia plant, while earlier ones were imported from Korea. Because assembly varies unit-by-unit, an EV6 only clears the OBBBA assembly test when your specific VIN decodes to the Georgia plant. As an EV, eligibility turns on assembly, not the powertrain.
Where the Kia EV6 is assembled
| Assembly plant | Location | Assembly test |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Georgia | West Point, GA | ✓ United States |
⚠️ The EV6 is now built at Kia's West Point, GA plant, but earlier units were imported from Korea. Assembly varies by unit, so the VIN is decisive.
Confirm the other three tests
A US-assembly result is only the first gate. Each remaining condition has its own guide:
New & personal-use — used cars and leases don't qualify→ Loan dated 2025–2028 — refinancing keeps eligibility→ Income under the phase-out — run the MAGI calculator→
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia EV6 made in the USA?
Some are. Kia now builds the EV6 at West Point, Georgia, but earlier units were imported from Korea. Decode the VIN to confirm where yours was assembled.
Does the EV6 qualify since it's electric?
It can, but only on the assembly test — the deduction turns on US assembly, not the powertrain. A Georgia-built EV6 passes; a Korean-built one fails.
How do I tell where my EV6 was built?
Decode the VIN: a US-built VIN starts with 1, 4, or 5. Our VIN checker reads the final-assembly country for you.
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