South Korean government recommends ”disclosure of battery information” for all electric vehicles

The South Korean government has decided to recommend that manufacturers voluntarily disclose information about the batteries installed in all electric vehicles sold in the country.
The company released battery information that had not been disclosed in advance. In addition to the economic viability that has emerged in the electric vehicle sales race, there is a view that comprehensive measures that take safety into consideration from both the government and the industry in the future.
The government announced the decision on the 13th at a meeting of vice ministers of related ministries and agencies held at the Government Seoul Building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, chaired by Office for Government Policy Coordination Bang Ki-seong.
The purpose of the meeting is to establish measures to allay concerns about the safety of electric vehicles, which are becoming increasingly widespread. The meeting will focus on strengthening the safety of electric vehicle batteries and charging facilities, and on rapid response in the event of a fire.
The government will first discuss measures to alleviate concerns about fires among electric vehicle owners before announcing comprehensive countermeasures next month.
The government will also recommend that manufacturers of electric vehicles, which are popular in Korea, disclose information about their batteries, which has not been disclosed until now.
The government will also be promoting emergency inspections of firefighting equipment such as sprinklers in underground parking lots. The industry is busy disclosing battery information in accordance with the government's policy. Mercedes-Benz Korea announced on Tuesday that
The battery manufacturer for eight electric vehicle models, including the EQE model, which was involved in the disaster, was revealed. The company had not disclosed the battery manufacturer due to headquarters policy, but changed its policy due to "consumer demands."
W, Stellantis, Audi, Volkswagen and others are also making similar moves. However, there are many calls for more effective measures in the industry.
"In the process of shifting from locomotives to electric vehicles, the people involved have neglected safety (to sell them at a low price)," he said, adding, "This needs to be addressed at the government level."
"The government should actively support the strengthening of safety, which remains a challenge for the industry," said Lee Hang-gu, president of the Korea Institute of Automotive Convergence Technology.
"We need to consider ways to simultaneously promote the spread and safety of electric vehicles," he said.
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