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English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on December 13, 2022, 20:06:06

Title: Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 expected to get increased range with silicon-carbide power module
Post by: Redaktion on December 13, 2022, 20:06:06
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
Title: Re: Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 expected to get increased range with silicon-carbide power module
Post by: ddssavfaX on December 14, 2022, 13:04:31
please focus on the main bottleneck, that is the actual battery.
Title: Re: Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 expected to get increased range with silicon-carbide power module
Post by: Gerry on December 14, 2022, 18:44:14
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.
Title: Re: Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 expected to get increased range with silicon-carbide power module
Post by: Adamk on December 21, 2022, 05:12:57
*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!)
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