The uproar over a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle that burst into flames in South Korea this month wasn’t only about fire safety. Outrage emerged over the lesser-known Chinese battery maker, Farasis Energy.
South Korea has a fresh proposal to ease public anxiety: advising carmakers to voluntarily divulge what brand of battery sits inside their EVs.
Such information isn’t generally public knowledge globally, despite the importance EV users place on battery life and driving range.
It is rare for EV makers in the U.S. to disclose a car’s battery brand. The European Union last year approved the creation of a mandatory “battery passport” for EVs, which details the manufacturer and where the materials are sourced. It will take effect in 2027.
.
Var först med att svara på denna allmän diskussion .
