By the Emich Kia team · Published November 5, 2026 · Offers and prices checked November 5, 2026
The short answer
A new Kia EV or plug-in hybrid delivered by December 31, 2026 earns Colorado’s $750 tax credit, or $3,250 if its MSRP is under $35,000 (the 2027 EV3 Light and Wind FWD). The 2026 EV9, the EV6 GT-Line AWD and the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige lose the credit for delivery in 2027. Stack that with Emich leases from $273/mo, Kia’s 0% APR on 2026 EVs and, for income-qualified buyers, up to $9,000 from VXC.
Every Kia EV and plug-in, with this month’s deals
| Model | Colorado credit, delivered in 2026 | Emich lease | Kia APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 EV3 | $3,250 (Light, Wind FWD); $750 (other trims) | $273/mo, Wind AWD, 36 mo | 0.90% for 48 mo |
| 2026 EV6 | $750 | $349/mo, Light AWD, 24 mo | 0% for 60 mo |
| 2026 EV9 | $750 ($0 from Jan. 1) | $399/mo, Wind AWD, 24 mo | 0% for 60 mo |
| 2027 EV9 | $750 if delivered in 2026 | $469/mo, Wind AWD, 36 mo | — |
| 2026 Niro EV | $750 | — | 0% for 72 mo |
| 2027 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid | $750 | $309/mo, X-Line Prestige AWD, 24 mo | 1.99% for 48 mo |
| 2026 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid | $750 (X-Line SX Prestige: $0 from Jan. 1) | — | 0% for 48 mo |
Leases: $3,999 down plus tax, on approved credit, through Jan. 4, 2027. APR: Kia offers through KFA for qualified buyers, delivery by Jan. 4, 2027.
How Colorado’s EV credit works in 2026
- $750 on a new EV or plug-in hybrid with an MSRP up to $80,000; $3,250 if the MSRP is under $35,000.
- Delivery date decides the year. Colorado treats the purchase as complete when you take possession, not when you order or sign.
- Leases count if the lease is at least two years.
- There is no federal EV credit. It ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.
Under House Bill 26-1289, the MSRP cap drops to $50,000 for vehicles delivered on or after January 1, 2027. That takes the credit away from every EV9, the EV6 GT-Line AWD and the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige. Colorado hasn’t published final 2027 amounts for other models yet; we’ll update our EV credit page when it does.
Vehicle Exchange Colorado: up to $9,000 more
VXC is separate from the tax credit and isn’t changing in 2027. If your household income is at or below 80% of your county’s median, or you’re enrolled in a program such as SNAP, Medicaid, LEAP or WIC, and you trade in an eligible older gas or diesel vehicle, you can get:
- Up to $9,000 off a new EV or plug-in hybrid with an MSRP of $80,000 or less
- Up to $6,000 off a used EV or plug-in hybrid priced $50,000 or less
- It stacks with the state tax credit, but you must be approved by VXC before you buy, and funding is limited.
Want delivery before December 31?
Which Kia EV deal fits?
- Lowest cost of entry: the 2027 EV3. A Light or Wind FWD delivered this year earns the full $3,250 credit; the Wind AWD leases for $273/mo.
- Lowest finance cost: the 2026 EV6 or EV9 at 0% APR for 60 months, or the 2026 Niro EV at 0% for 72.
- Three rows: the 2026 EV9 at $399/mo or 0% APR, with the $750 credit only through Dec. 31. See the EV9 year-end deal.
- Not ready for full electric: the Sportage Plug-In Hybrid at $309/mo with about 34 miles of electric driving (Kia estimate).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there still a federal EV tax credit?+
No. The federal EV tax credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.
What is the Colorado EV tax credit in 2026?+
$750 on a new EV or plug-in hybrid with an MSRP up to $80,000, or $3,250 if the MSRP is under $35,000, for vehicles delivered by December 31, 2026. Leases of at least two years qualify.
Does the purchase date or the delivery date count for Colorado’s credit?+
The delivery date. Colorado treats a purchase or lease as complete when you take possession of the vehicle, so a vehicle ordered in 2026 but delivered in 2027 follows the 2027 rules.
Which Kia EVs lose the Colorado credit in 2027?+
Every Kia EV9, the EV6 GT-Line AWD and the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige, because their MSRPs are above the $50,000 cap that starts January 1, 2027. Each earns $750 if delivered by December 31, 2026.
Can I combine VXC with the Colorado tax credit?+
Yes. An income-qualified buyer approved by Vehicle Exchange Colorado can take the VXC rebate of up to $9,000 on a new EV and the state tax credit, subject to program funding.
Which Kia qualifies for the $3,250 Colorado credit?+
The 2027 Kia EV3 Light and Wind FWD, the only Kia models under $35,000 MSRP, if delivered by December 31, 2026.
Get your EV delivered before the year ends
We can schedule delivery before December 31 and walk you through the credit paperwork. Call 720-664-7691.
Emich Kia · 1260 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80246 · Sales 720-664-7691 · Service 720-790-3450
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Lease offers are Emich Kia specials on the specific vehicles and stock numbers listed on our specials page: monthly payment plus tax with $3,999 down, on approved credit, expiring 01/04/2027. APR offers are from Kia America through Kia Finance America (KFA) for qualified buyers on approved credit; not all buyers will qualify. Must take delivery by 01/04/2027. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Colorado credit amounts per HB26-1289 and the Colorado Department of Revenue; VXC terms per the Colorado Energy Office, subject to program funding and pre-approval. Emich Kia does not provide tax advice. Tax rules summarized from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Colorado Department of Revenue as of November 2026; confirm your situation with a tax professional. MSRP excludes destination, tax, title, registration and fees. Emich Kia charges no dealer add-ons; the only dealer fee is the $799 dealer handling fee. Offers and availability change; see Emich Kia for complete details.