Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over EV Charging Issues
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis owners are facing charging issues with their electric cars (EVs). The advertised charging times of 5 to 7 hours are not being met, with charging sessions frequently failing due to overheating within just 30 minutes. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the companies, alleging that the vehicles are incapable of performing as advertised.
The problem lies in the charging ports of these EVs, which overheat repeatedly and cause charging sessions to fail. Hyundai issued a technical service bulletin in March 2023 to address this defect, but the solution has only doubled charging times for some owners, making the issue worse. Owners are left constantly monitoring their charging sessions or risk facing unexpectedly uncharged batteries, leading to higher utility bills. Despite knowing about the charging port issue, Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis continue to sell the affected cars, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Genesis GV60, and Kia EV6.
The lawsuit, filed by owners and lessors, alleges violations of several acts, including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the California Computer Data Access and Fraud Act. It also claims violations of applicable state consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs seek just compensation for the affected vehicle owners and lessors.
The lawsuit aims to hold Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis accountable for the charging port defect in their EVs. Owners and lessors hope to recover damages for the inconvenience and additional costs they've incurred due to the charging issues. The outcome of the lawsuit will determine the future of these affected cars and potentially set a precedent for EV manufacturers.
