Hyundai, Kia report zero fire incidents due to overcharging their EVs
Hyundai’s BMS closely monitors the battery charging status in real time and works in conjunction with the charging controller to completely prevent overcharging
Dismissing claims that overcharging electric vehicles could be the potential reason for a fire incident, South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor and its subsidiary Kia emphasized on the fire-safety capable battery management system (BMS), according to a news report published by The Korea Herald on Aug. 15.
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