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general motors The Detroit automaker said it has built about 20,000 electric vehicles (EVs) so far this year but was not eligible for the EV tax credit because of battery procurement requirements.
GM will no longer be eligible for federal tax credits on nearly all of its electric vehicle models after new U.S. Treasury requirements go into effect on January 1, making many EVs ineligible for tax credits. GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson said GM produced about 20,000 vehicles in 60 days this year, but those vehicles were not eligible for the credit.
Despite GM’s EVs losing tax credit eligibility earlier this year, GM has since announced changes to its procurement policy and reinstated eligibility for many EVs, including the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq. . Comply with regulations.
The procurement requirements are included as part of the Inflation Control Act, which requires automakers to not be able to source battery components from foreign companies of concern while maintaining their Inflation Control Act status. EV tax credit.
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After manufacturing about 20,000 EVs that are not eligible for tax credits, GM announced that it has revised its procurement methods to regain eligibility. (Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images/Getty Images)
It also established requirements regarding the percentage of applicable EV battery components that must be manufactured or assembled in North America.
The coverage rate was 50% in 2023 and will rise to 60% in 2024 and 2025. From there, it increases by 10 percentage points each year until it reaches 100% in 2029.
| ticker | safety | last | change | change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | general motors company | 39.22 | -0.30 | -0.76% |
The EV tax credit rules also include a requirement that critical minerals in batteries be extracted or processed in the United States or a country affiliated with the United States. free trade agreement or recycled in North America.
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GM said the federal EV tax credit is a key element as the company aims to reach breakeven on EVs in North America later this year. (Bill Priano/Getty Images/Getty Images)
The standard for battery procurement will start at 40% in 2023, rise to 50% this year, and increase by 10 percentage points each year until it reaches 80% in 2027.
It also prohibits EV tax credits for vehicles that contain battery parts that contain critical minerals extracted, processed or recycled by foreign parties.
GM did not respond to requests for comment.
GM announced changes to its battery sourcing to regain EV tax credit eligibility for many of its vehicles. (Steve Fecht/General Motors via Getty Images/Getty Images)
GM and Detroit rival Ford recently said they would be open to a partnership to compete with China on EVs.
“We will have a competitive battery situation.” Ford CEO Jim Farley Said. “We could use a common cylindrical cell, which could have a big impact on our purchasing ability. Maybe we should do this with another OEM (car manufacturer). ”
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GM CEO Mary Barra said last month that the company could benefit. EVs in North America If annual production reaches 200,000 to 300,000 units and the company continues to benefit from federal EV subsidies under the Inflation Control Act, it could be achieved in the second half of 2024.
Reuters contributed to this report.
