Hyundai Ev Fire

How Hyundai And Kia Are Dealing With EV Fire Concerns In Korea The Korean automaking giant is launching free inspections, disclosing its battery sourcing and adding software updates after a fire. Following reports of electric vehicles catching fire in South Korea, Hyundai Motors has become the first domestic EV maker to fully disclose the list of battery manufacturers for its 13 car models. South Korea's largest automakers, Hyundai and Kia, launched a free EV inspection service after a fire sparked concerns in the region.

To ease anxiety, EV drivers can visit a Hyundai or Kia. A Kona EV is engulfed in flames on a road in Taean, South Chungcheong Province, on Jan. 11.

Fire broke out in a recalled Kona electric vehicle that underwent a battery replacement last year, embarrassing the vehicle's producer, Hyundai Motor Co. The fire department has launched an investigation into. Consumer Reports says Hyundai will Hyundai to recall electric vehicles to replace batteries.

The recall for the Kona Electric EV will address the risk of the batteries catching fire. South Korea's environment ministry said on Thursday it plans to hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss fires involving electric vehicles (EVs), including a blaze that caused extensive. Hyundai Motor Company has announced a global recall of 82,000 electric vehicles due to battery issues.

Specifically, the recall applies to three models of vehicles made by the South Korean auto. Hyundai Motor names battery sources as EV fire concerns grow According to the carmaker, most of the Hyundai EVs, including the flagship Ioniq brand cars, used batteries from Korea's LG Energy Solution and SK On. Hyundai's Kona Electric was the only car equipped with batteries from China's CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer.

A few unlucky Hyundai Ioniq 5 owners have been affected by a potentially serious recall for the EV, in which the car's high. Hyundai has recalled just 10 units of its Ioniq 5 SUV because a short circuit in their high.