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Electric vehicle guide
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Main components of electric vehicle
impact the performance and durabil -
ity of the vehicle.
僅 When inspection and maintenance is
required for high voltage components
and the high voltage battery, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
High voltage (HV) battery (lith -
ium-ion)
僅 The charge of the high voltage bat -
tery may gradually decrease when the
vehicle is not driven or charged.
僅 The battery capacity of the high volt
-
age battery may decrease over time
when the vehicle is stored in high or
low temperatures.
僅 Distance to empty may vary depend
-
ing on the driving conditions (cargo,
rain, snow, wind, road surfaces), even
if the charge amount is the same. The
high voltage battery may expend
more energy when driving a fast pace
or uphill. These actions may reduce
the distance to empty.
僅 The high voltage battery is used when
using the air conditioner/heater. This
may reduce the distance to empty.
Make sure to set moderate tempera
-
tures when using the air conditioner/
heater and/or use the pre-condition -
ing feature prior to departures.
僅 Natural degradation may occur with
the high voltage battery depending
on the number of years the vehicle
was used and/or the number of
charging cycles. This will reduce the
distance to empty over time.
僅 When the charge capacity and dis
-
tance to empty suddenly or dramati -
cally drops, contact an authorized Kia
dealer for inspection and mainte -
nance.
僅 If the vehicle will not be in use for an
extended period of time, charge the
high voltage battery once every three
months to prevent it from discharg
-
ing. Also, if the vehicle battery charge
is insufficient, immediately charge the
vehicle to full capacity and store the
vehicle.
僅 AC charging is recommended to keep
the high voltage battery in optimal
condition.
僅 If the high voltage battery charge
amount is below 20%, you can keep
the high voltage battery performance
in optimal condition if you charge the
high voltage battery to 100%. (Once a
month or more is recommended.)
僅 The value of the high voltage battery
charge level may vary according to
the charging conditions (state of char
-
ger, outside temperature, battery
temperature, etc.). In order to fully
charge the battery, the current of the
high voltage battery will be gradually
decreased, so that the longevity and
safety of the battery can be secured.
CAUTION
僅 Make sure to use a designated char -
ger when charging the high voltage
battery. Using non-approved or inap -
propriate types of chargers may have
a serious impact on vehicle durability.
僅 If the vehicle is kept with insufficient
charge for a long period, it may dam
-
age the high voltage battery and the
high voltage battery may have to be
replaced depending on the level of
degradation.
僅 If the vehicle is in a collision, contact
an authorized Kia dealer to inspect
whether the high voltage battery is
still connected.
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