This Ford F-150 Lightning Problem Could Kill Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales In the Future

A serious issue with the Ford F-150 Lightning affects a number of other electric cars.

A recall of the electric pickup vehicle was just announced.

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Although there was a limited recall of F-150 Lightning models, the necessity for repairs remains

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The widespread F-150 Lightning issue might be disastrous for well-known electric cars

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You may be wondering what the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ford F-150 Lightning might possibly have in common

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Well, in addition to the fact that they are both undoubtedly electric cars,

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they share a component. Sk On provides the batteries for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6

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, Ford F-150 Lightning, and a number of other well-known electric cars.

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One of the biggest battery manufacturers in the world is SK On. CNBC reports that a total of eighteen

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vehicles were recalled due to potential fire hazards stemming from defective battery cells.

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Given that SK On batteries are used by so many other manufacturers,

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this is worrying news for the electric vehicle community.

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