US investigates power loss and safety issues in Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating nearly 40,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles due to reports of power loss while driving linked to a battery charging issue. The agency received 30 consumer complaints alleging a loss of acceleration, with many consumers reporting a loud popping noise followed by a warning displayed on their dashboard, and immediately experienced a loss of power that ranged from a reduction in acceleration to a complete loss. Hyundai is launching a service campaign in July that will update impacted vehicles' software and replace the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) if necessary.