Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 expected to get increased range with silicon-carbide power module

[Redaktion]

STMicroelectronics has announced that the Hyundai Motor Group will use its silicon-carbide power module in various EVs. The Kia EV6 has been officially named as a model set to receive the new part, which could increase the range by up to 5%. The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Genesis GV60 might also get the new module.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Kia-EV6-and-Hyundai-Ioniq-6-expected-to-get-increased-range-with-silicon-carbide-power-module.674408.0.html

[ddssavfaX]

please focus on the main bottleneck, that is the actual battery.

[Gerry]

I hope they put this in the Hyundai ioniq 6 first edition, as I have ordered one, and I would appreciate the extra range, they should do if they want this model to be a success.and get good reviews and feedback, here's hoping fingers crossed.

[Adamk]

*charging* is the biggest bottleneck, rly. Miles-per-minute of charging. That requires motor+aero efficiency, plus weight optimization, plus actual faster charging.

So long as you can get that to a sufficient level, it renders "ultimate range" a bit of a moot point. Major energy density breakthroughs could make a big diff, but if charging is sufficient, they're gonna dial back pure capacity to save weight anyway (and $ on the batteries!)