Hyundai and Kia Preemptively Disclose Battery Information
Hyundai and Kia have preemptively disclosed the battery manufacturers of their electric vehicles in response to consumer demands and concerns following a series of electric vehicle fires.
EV6 Catches Fire While Charging
A Kia EV6 caught fire while charging in Geumsan, South Chungcheong Province, on August 6th. This incident highlights concerns about the safety of electric vehicle batteries.
SK On’s ‘SF Battery’ Featured
The Kia EV6 fire was equipped with a battery manufactured and supplied by SK On, specifically their ‘SF Battery.’ This battery boasts rapid charging capabilities, able to charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes. It has also won awards at the CES 2023 technology conference.
Battery Transparency Under Scrutiny
Traditionally, battery manufacturers have been reluctant to disclose this information due to concerns about revealing sensitive customer data. However, recent incidents have prompted greater transparency. Hyundai and Kia have proactively disclosed battery information in anticipation of a safety inspection meeting scheduled for August 13th.
Other EV Battery Manufacturers Revealed
The article also reveals battery manufacturers for other popular Hyundai and Kia EVs:
Ioniq 5: SK On
EV9: SK On
Ray EV: CATL
Niro EV: CATL (previous models), SK On and LG Energy Solution
* Bongo EV: SK On and LG Energy Solution
Consumers Can Now Express Their Opinions
The article concludes with a section allowing readers to express their reactions to the battery disclosure and the overall safety of electric vehicles.