Electric vehicle guide
The charge amount of the HV battery may gradually decrease when the vehicle is not
driven or charged.
The battery capacity of the HV battery may decrease over time when the vehicle is
stored in high temperatures and temporarily in low temperatures.
Distance to empty may vary depending on the driving conditions (cargo, rain, snow,
wind, road surfaces), even if the charge amount is the same. The HV battery may ex
pend more energy when driving a fast pace or uphill. These actions may reduce the
distance to empty.
The high voltage battery is used when using the air conditioner/heater and/or use the
pre-conditioning prior to departures. This may reduce the distance to empty. Make
sure to set moderate temperatures when using the air conditioner/heater.
Natural degradation may occur with the high voltage battery depending on the num
ber of years the vehicle was used and/or the number of charging cycles. This will re
duce the distance to empty over time.
When the charge capacity and distance to empty keep falling, contact an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner for inspection and maintenance.
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 discharging. Also, if the charge
amount is not enough, immediately charge to full and store the vehicle.
AC (L2-Normal) charging is recommended to keep the high voltage battery in optimal
condition.
If the HV battery is only charged to 80%, and you minimise the number of DC fast
charging, you can keep the HV battery performance in optimal condition. (vs charging
the HV battery to 100% an/or charging every drive cycle.)
The value of the high voltage battery charge level may vary according to the charg
ing conditions (state of charger, outside temperature, battery temperature, etc.). In or
der to fully charge the battery, the current of the high voltage battery will be gradual
ly decreased, so that the longevity and safety of the battery can be secured.
High voltage battery warmer system
The high voltage battery warmer system prevents reduction of battery output when
battery temperature is low. If the charging connector is connected, the warmer sys
tem automatically operates according to the battery temperature.
Charging time may shorten compare to vehicles without the high voltage battery
warmer system. But, electricity charge may increase because of high voltage battery
warmer system operation.
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