2023 KIA NIRO EV charging

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3 Select and then change the settings.
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a a You can set the off-peak electricity time.
b b You can charge the battery for the Next Departure, primarily using the off-peak
electricity time.
c c You can charge the battery only at the off-peak electricity time.
4 Press OK.

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Scheduled charging is performed only when the charging connector is connected to the
vehicle.
[Scheduling climate controls
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging and Climate.
2 Check Scheduled Climate and then press .
3 Set the desired temperature and auto defogging and then press OK.

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Setting for location-based charging
You can set to use the scheduled charging and climate controls only in specific locations and
select the current type to use while charging.
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging Location.
2 Check Use Location-based Charging and then set the following details:
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a a Can set the location to use the scheduled charging and climate controls.
b b Can use the scheduled charging and climate controls only in the set location.
c c Can set the charging current to use in the set location.

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The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.

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If a problem occurs while charging, lower the charging current and try again. When the
charging current is lowered, charging may take longer.
Setting the target battery level
You can set the battery amount to charge.
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Max. % Charge.
2 Select a charging type to set the target battery level.
3 Set the target battery level and then press OK.

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AC charging ensures the optimal battery performance for a long time compared to DC
charging.

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When the battery amount reaches the target level, charging stops. When you charge only
the required battery amount, it can ensure the optimal battery performance for a long
time, compared to full battery charging.

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Setting for charging current
Select the charging current to be used for AC Charging.
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging Current.
2 Select a charging type to set the charging current.
3 Set the charging current and then press OK.

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The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.

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If a problem occurs while charging, lower the charging current and try again. When the
charging current is lowered, charging may take longer.
Viewing the eco-driving information (EV only)
You can see the eco-driving information of the vehicle.
1 On the Electric Vehicle screen, press ECO Driving.

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Configuring the EV settings (EV only)
You can set to display the warning message when the remaining battery amount is low for
the destination and you can also see the drivable distance. In winter, you can also set to
increase the battery temperature in advance.
1 On the Electric Vehicle screen, press EV Settings.
2 Select and then change the settings.

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Available options may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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To access the online user's manual on the EV Settings screen, press
>
User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
Winter Mode
 Winter Mode: Can increase the battery temperature in advance to enhance the charging
and driving performance when scheduling charge or climate controls in winter. This
decreases the drivable distance because it causes to drain the battery faster.
Warning
Range Warning: When the destination is beyond your reach with the remaining battery
amount during route guidance, the range warning appears.
EV Route
Show on the Map: When the destination is guided using the navigation system, the
drivable range under the remaining battery amount appears on the route. The drivable
range appears in blue, the range beyond reach appears in gray, and the icon to search for
charging stations also appears.

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Using the Electric Vehicle menu (Type2)
You can use various EV-specific functions, such as driving and energy information views and
vehicle charge scheduling.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
On the All Menus screen, press EV.
Electric Vehicle screen
The Electric Vehicle screen provides the following features and information:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View the current battery level.

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If you press the vehicle image, the energy information screen appears.
c c Can search for nearby charging stations.

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The details of charging stations displayed on the map screen may not match the
actual information.
d d View the distance to empty for the current climate control settings.

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The details of drivable range displayed on the map screen may not match the actual
information.
e e Set the next departure time. > See "Setting the next departure time."
f f Configure settings to perform charging and/or climate control according to the departure
time.
> See "Scheduling a charge and climate controls."
g g Set an electricity usage limit. > See "Setting an electricity usage limit."
 V2L: This technology uses the battery power of an electric vehicle to power electronic
devices in the vehicle.
h h You can set to enable the Electric Vehicle mode. > See "
Configuring the EV settings."
i i Can check the drivable range under the remaining battery amount.

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j j The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Energy Information: You can view the drivable range, expected time required to
complete charging, fuel efficiency graph and power consumption.
> See "
Viewing the
energy information screen."
 Charging Station List: Can search for nearby charging stations. > See "Searching for
nearby charging stations."
 EV Settings: You can set to enable the Electric Vehicle mode. > See "Configuring the EV
settings."
 User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
Viewing the drivable range
Can check the drivable range under the remaining battery amount.

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The details of drivable range displayed on the map screen may not match the actual
information.
Perform one of the following methods depending on the vehicle model:
On the map screen, press >
EV Range.
 On the Electric Vehicle screen, press the map area.
Option A (EV6 only)
Option B (EV only)

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3 On the Range screen, check the drivable distance and nearby charging
stations.
The drivable range is distinguished by a blue circle. Using the icons within the drivable
range, you can check the locations and availabilities of charging stations.
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Option A (EV6 only)
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Option B (EV only)
a a Returns to the previous step (if equipped).
b b Displays the Home screen.
c c See the list of nearby charging stations (if equipped).
d d Set a filter to view specific types of charging stations on the map (if equipped).
e e Used to change the map display mode.
 (North Up 2D): Displays the map with the north fixed at the top.
 (Heading Up 2D): Rotates the map depending on the travel direction.
 (Heading Up 3D ): Rotates the map depending on the travel direction for 3D view (if
equipped).
f f You can adjust the volume of navigation or GPS warning sound (if equipped).
g g Zooms in the map.
h h The scale of the map automatically changes (if equipped).

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i i Can see the status icons for charging stations (if equipped).
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Subscribe to Kia Connect to check the function.
j j Zooms out the map.
k k The list of menu items appears (if equipped).
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
Searching for nearby charging stations
When you want to drive beyond the drivable range, you can search for charging stations
within the range and start route guidance to a selected charging station.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Navigation Menu
>
POI Categories >

EV Charging Stations to search for nearby charging stations.
2 Select the region to search on the left of the screen and then select the
desired charging station on the right.

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To see the desired charging station, press Filter and then select the charging type
and brand.

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To set a charging stations as a favorite, press
to the right of its name. When a
frequently visiting place is set as a favorite, you can easily search the location from the
Favorite Stations menu.
3 Check the location of the destination and then press Set as Destination.

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When there are previous destinations, press Change Destination >
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Depending on the third-party service provider, basic information or status information on
some charging stations may differ.