Kia EV batteries find second life as energy storage systems to reduce strain on grid
September 7, 2022
Kia Europe has announced a new partnership with encore Deutsche Bahn to reuse former EV batteries to create scalable energy storage systems. The prototype has already been implemented in Germany using Kia Soul EV batteries and marks the start of the automaker’s Europe-wide initiative.
As a Korean automaker and member of the Hyundai Motor Group, Kia has fully embraced electrification as it…