Critical minerals requirement
(A) In general The requirement described in this subparagraph with respect to a vehicle is that, with respect to the battery from which the electric motor of such vehicle draws electricity, the percentage of the value of the applicable critical minerals (as defined in section 45X(c)(6)) contained in such battery that were— (i) extracted or processed— (I) in the United States, or (II) in any country with which the United States has a free trade agreement in effect, or (ii) recycled in North America, is equal to or greater than the applicable percentage (as certified by the qualified manufacturer, in such form or manner as prescribed by the Secretary).
(B) Applicable percentage For purposes of subparagraph (A), the applicable percentage shall be— (i) in the case of a vehicle placed in service after the date on which the proposed guidance described in paragraph (3)(B) is issued by the Secretary and before January 1, 2024 , 40 percent, (ii) in the case of a vehicle placed in service during calendar year 2024, 50 percent, (iii) in the case of a vehicle placed in service during calendar year 2025, 60 percent, and (iv) in the case of a vehicle placed in service during calendar year 2026, 70 percent.