Input 2021.02.17 10:00
Kona EV is Hyundai Motor’s classic electric vehicle model, with a total of 160,000 units sold at home and abroad. A total of 15 fires have occurred in Korea since the first fire was reported in May 2018. Accordingly, Hyundai Motor Company made a recall to update the BMS (battery management system) at the end of last year.
However, another fire broke out in the vehicle that was recalled in January. As a result of the subsequent fires at Kona EV, some Kona EV owners are conducting a class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor for damages caused by the decline in vehicle value.
On the 15th, the Hyundai Electric Electric Bus vehicle that was driving in Yangsan, Gyeongnam was burned out and burned down. It is the first time that a fire occurred while driving, and it was confirmed that the battery of LG Energy Solutions was installed on the bus, like Kona.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Automobile Research Institute, which have been investigating the Kona EV battery fire since October last year, are planning to examine whether the electric bus fire is related to the Kona EV fire. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to announce the results of the Kona EV battery-related investigation as early as this month. According to the results of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport investigation, the cost of replacing the entire battery will be shared in consultation with LG Energy Solutions, a battery manufacturer.