Recently, we learned from relevant channels that Kia will use batteries from CATL in its electric vehicles sold in the country. This is also the first time that Kia has used batteries from other countries in the local market. Subsequently, CATL also confirmed the news.
Kia has decided to take the lead in using batteries from CATL on the Niro (known as Ji Rui in China). The main reason for this decision is to consider the cost of new cars.
So far, the electric vehicles sold by Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors in the Korean market use batteries produced by Korean companies, including LG New Energy (LGES) and SK Innovation, a subsidiary of SK Innovation. On.
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Editor: Zhu Yuxiang