President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to eliminate tax credits for electric vehicles likely gave plug-in cars a much-needed boost after a disappointing year, part of a broader surge in auto sales at the end of the year.

Five electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis now qualify for the US’s $7,500 EV tax credit, Electrek reports. The new models include popular vehicles like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV9 three-row family hauler. Now, 25 EVs and plug-in hybrids across 10 brands qualify for the credit.

Electric vehicles from Hyundai and Kia have qualified for a $7,500 clean energy tax break. But is the popular tax credit on its way out?

Kia and Hyundai EVs, plus Tesla's Cybertruck, make the list for the first time, but a few best-sellers drop off.

To earn the biggest federal EV tax credit, check the full list of 2025 and 2025 electric cars and trucks that qualify and learn how to get it.