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To be the best, you must beat the best. Hyundai Motor is developing ultra-high-capacity LFP batteries to power upcoming low-cost Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles. Aiming for an energy density of around 300 Wh/kg, Hyundai’s LFP batteries would top China’s CATL and BYD.

Hyundai is already proving to be a leader in the shift to electric vehicles. Its IONIQ 5 and 6 are already some of the most efficient and affordable on the market, but the Korean automaker has bigger plans.

The company is developing new batteries and other EV tech to secure a leadership spot in the auto industry’s future.

Hyundai is working with domestic companies to develop ultra-high-capacity LFP batteries. A Hyundai Motor Group official confirmed last fall that the company was working with domestic battery makers like LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On.

Hyundai aims to maximize cell capacity, planning to develop LFP batteries with an energy density of around 300 Wh/kg by 2025.

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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai)

If accomplished, Hyundai would easily beat the energy density of current LFP battery leaders like BYD and CATL, with an energy density upwards of around 200 Wh/kg.

China dominates the global battery market, with CATL and BYD accounting for over 50% of the share through August 2024.

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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 (Source: Hyundai)

Hyundai is developing LFP batteries for low-cost EVs

Industry sources said Hyundai is developing batteries to reduce its reliance on China while enabling it to manufacture its own cost-effective EVs.

Hyundai’s Kona EV and the Kia Ray already use batteries from CATL. However, with new tariffs on EV imports from China in the US and EU, Hyundai is forging its own path.

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2025 Kia Ray EV (Source: Hyundai Motor Group)

Last June, Hyundai Motor CEO Chang Jae-hoon revealed a $7.3 billion (9.5 trillion won) investment in EV battery technology and development over the next 10 years. Chang said Hyundai will work with battery makers and others to develop LFP, NCM, and all-solid-state batteries.

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Kia EV4 (left) and EV3 (right) Source: Kia

Hyundai and Kia announced a new project last month to develop LFP battery cathode material for lower-cost EVs.

The automakers are partnering with Hyundai Steel and ExoPro BM to develop a precursor to produce LFP battery cathode material. Hyundai claims the new production method can boost efficiency while cutting costs for future models.

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Hyundai Casper Electric (Source: Hyundai)

Hyundai and Kia are already launching lower-priced EVs. Hyundai’s Capsper Electric starts at under $23,000 (31.5 million won) in Korea. With incentives, Hyundai said it can be bought for under $15,000 (20 million won). Kia’s EV3 starts at around $30,000. However, Hyundai’s next-gen EVs are expected to be even cheaper and more efficient.

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Blink + Hubject unlock easier EV charging across North America

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Blink Charging (Nasdaq: BLNK) has struck a deal with Hubject to make charging easier for EV drivers across North America.

The agreement will bring Blink into Hubject’s intercharge eRoaming platform as a charge point operator. That means electric mobility service providers (eMSPs) and their customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico will soon have access to Blink’s charging stations through their existing apps. In turn, Blink drivers will gain better access to stations connected through Hubject’s network.

Hubject, which already connects more than 1 million charging points and 2,750 partners worldwide, expects the integration to strengthen its North American presence by adding Blink’s wide-ranging network of chargers, from Level 2 workplace stations to DC fast charging. Blink, meanwhile, anticipates more customers will plug in, thanks to Hubject’s reach.

“Our collaboration with Blink marks an important step in expanding our North American intercharge network,” said Trishan Peruma, CEO of Hubject North America. “By integrating Blink’s network into our eRoaming platform, we aim to help reduce barriers that have historically complicated EV charging and to support the continued growth of EV adoption across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.”

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Blink Charging’s president and CEO Mike Battaglia added, “Connecting the Blink Network to Hubject’s platform will allow more drivers to benefit from interoperable charging while traveling.”

The integration will use the industry-standard OCPI protocol to keep billing and communication between networks secure and reliable. Deployment is planned in phases throughout 2025, with full integration targeted for the end of the year.

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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N gets a new Essentials trim in Korea and a lower price tag

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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N gets a new Essentials trim in Korea and a lower price tag

Hyundai wants to make the electric sports car for everyone. Not just those who can afford it. The new Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Essentials trim was launched in Korea on Monday, offering a lower price tag but the same thrilling drive.

Hyundai launches new IONIQ 5 N Essentials in Korea

The IONIQ 5 N is Hyundai’s first EV sports car under the IONIQ series. Initially launched in 2023, the IONIQ 5 N marked a new era for Hyundai’s high-performance N division.

Hyundai’s electric hot hatch not only looks the part with added sporty “N” branded elements scattered inside and out, but it’s also packed with fun features, advanced tech, and a host of drive modes.

Based on a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain, the IONIQ 5 N delivers up to 641 horsepower when N Grin Boost is engaged. Even without it, the electric sports car packs 601 hp.

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It also draws power from an 84 kWh battery, good for an EPA-estimated range of 221 miles. On the WLTP scale, it’s rated with an official range of 278 miles (448 km). The added power results in a lower range than other IONIQ 5 trims.

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The new Hyundai IONIQ 5 Essentials trim (Source: Hyundai)

Although it was already one of the most affordable sports cars, EV or gas-powered, Hyundai is lowering the price even further.

After launching the new Essentials model in South Korea on Monday, Hyundai said the new trim “is characterized by lowering the barrier to entry so that customers can experience the overwhelming driving performance of the IONIQ 5 N at a reasonable price through optimized specifications.”

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The new Hyundai IONIQ 5 Essentials trim (Source: Hyundai)

Hyundai focused on core convenience features while including the same high-performance motors, battery, and N-specific elements as the base model.

A Hyundai official said, “The Essential trim of the IONIQ 5 N is a new trim that offers greater cost-effectiveness to lower the barrier to entry for high-performance electric vehicles.”

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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N (Source: Hyundai)

The IONIQ 5 N features advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including highway driving assist and navigation-based smart cruise control. Hyundai has also added an exclusive new “Parking Assist Lite” package, offering safety and convenience features such as surround view monitoring and rear parking assistance.

The new Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Essentials trim starts at 74.9 million won ($54,000), including tax benefits. Hyundai said it will continue to make competitive products so more buyers can experience high-performance EVs.

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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N (Source: Hyundai)

Although the Essentials trim is not available in the US, the IONIQ 5 N is still more affordable than most sports cars. The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N starts at $66,200. But, with the $7,500 tax credit, which is set to expire on September 30, leases are currently listed as low as $549 per month.

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In a blow to Trump, judge clears Ørsted’s Revolution Wind to resume

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In a blow to Trump, judge clears Ørsted’s Revolution Wind to resume

A federal judge has cleared the way for Ørsted’s nearly complete 704-megawatt (MW) Revolution Wind offshore wind farm to restart construction, overturning a stop-work order imposed by the Trump administration.

Reagan-appointed senior US District Judge Royce C. Lamberth granted a preliminary injunction in Washington, DC, calling the government’s conduct “the height of arbitrary and capricious government conduct.” He added, “If Revolution Wind cannot meet benchmark deadlines, the entire project could collapse. There is no doubt in my mind of irreparable harm to the plaintiffs.”

Ørsted welcomed the ruling and said in a statement, “Revolution Wind will continue to seek to work collaboratively with the US Administration and other stakeholders toward a prompt resolution. Revolution Wind will resume impacted construction work as soon as possible, with safety as the top priority.”

The decision marks a significant setback for the Trump administration’s attempts to stall offshore wind development. Revolution Wind is already about 80% complete, with all turbine foundations and 45 of 65 turbines successfully installed, and expected to power 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Earlier this month, the two states’ attorneys general announced they were suing the Trump administration to overturn its “baseless” decision to halt Revolution Wind. That underlying lawsuit challenging the stop-work order will continue to progress.

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Oceantic Network CEO Liz Burdock said, “Today’s decision allowing work to resume on Revolution Wind is welcome news for the hundreds of skilled workers who can now return to their jobs while the legal process continues. This Made in America energy project is putting Americans to work building reliable, affordable power to communities across New England that desperately need it.”

Read more: Connecticut, Rhode Island sue Trump to save 80% complete offshore wind farm


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