Kia Niro Plus DE 2022 User manual

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting your new Kia vehicle.
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tional value, Kia is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that
exceeds your expectations.
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that are either standard or optional on this vehicle, along with the maintenance needs
of this vehicle. Therefore, you may find certain descriptions and illustrations not appli
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cable to your vehicle. You are advised to read this publication carefully and follow the
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and NOTICES.
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which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning is
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Table of Contents
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A
I
Electric vehicle guide
Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Abbreviation
Index

1Electric vehicle guide
Electric vehicle guide
Review of electric vehicle..............................................................1-3
Main components of electric vehicle .......................................... 1-4
僅 High Voltage (HV) battery (lithium-ion polymer) ...............................1-4
僅 High voltage battery warmer system ......................................................1-5
EV menu.......................................................................................... 1-6
僅 EV mode screen................................................................................................. 1-7
僅 Next departure...................................................................................................1-8
僅 Charging and climate......................................................................................1-8
僅 Nearby stations..................................................................................................1-9
僅 EV settings .........................................................................................................1-10
Charge types for electric vehicle................................................1-13
僅 Charging information.................................................................................... 1-13
僅 Charging time information ......................................................................... 1-13
僅 Charging types.................................................................................................1-14
Charge indicator lamp for electric vehicle................................1-15
僅 Charging status................................................................................................ 1-15
Charging connector lock .............................................................1-15
僅 Locking charging cable ................................................................................ 1-15
僅 When the charging connector is locked ............................................... 1-15
Scheduled charging .....................................................................1-16
Charging electric vehicle.............................................................1-17
僅 Charging door .................................................................................................. 1-17
僅 Precautions for charging electric vehicle.............................................1-18
僅 AC charge.......................................................................................................... 1-20
僅 DC charge...........................................................................................................1-22
僅 Portable charge ...............................................................................................1-23
Charging the electric vehicle (Abrupt stop) ............................ 1-35
Driving electric vehicle ............................................................... 1-35
僅 Starting the vehicle........................................................................................ 1-35
僅 Stopping the vehicle ..................................................................................... 1-36

1Electric vehicle guide
僅 Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS).....................................................1-36
僅 Distance to empty...........................................................................................1-36
僅 ECO driving ...................................................................................................... 1-38
僅 Environment contribution .......................................................................... 1-38
僅 Energy consumption .................................................................................... 1-38
僅 Power/Charge gauge....................................................................................1-39
僅 State of charge (SOC) gauge for high voltage battery ..................1-39
僅 Warning and indicator lights (related to electric vehicle) ............1-40
僅 LCD display messages.................................................................................. 1-41
僅 12V Aux. Battery Saver+.............................................................................. 1-46
Safety precautions for electric vehicle ..................................... 1-47

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Electric vehicle guide Review of electric vehicle
Electric vehicle guide
Review of electric vehicle
An electric vehicle is driven using a bat -
tery and an electric motor. While general
vehicles use an internal combustion
engine and gasoline as fuel, electric
vehicles use electrical energy that is
charged & stored inside the high voltage
battery.
As a result, electric vehicles are eco-
friendly in that they do not require fuel
and do not emit exhaust gases.
Characteristics of electric vehi -
cles
It is driven using the electrical energy
that is charged & stored inside the high
voltage battery. This method prevents
air pollution since fuel, like gasoline, is
not required, negating the emission of
exhaust gases.
A high performance electric motor is
used in the vehicle as well. Compared to
standard, internal combustion engine
vehicles, engine noise and vibrations are
much more minimal when driving.
When decelerating or driving downhill,
regenerative braking is utilized to charge
the high voltage battery. This minimizes
energy loss and increases the distance
to empty.
When the battery charge is not suffi
-
cient, AC charge (L2-Normal), DC charge
and Trickle charge (L1-Trickle) are avail -
able. (Refer to "Charge types for electric
vehicle" on page 1-13.)
Battery information
The vehicle is composed of a high volt -
age battery that drives the motor, air
conditioner, and charges an auxiliary
battery (12 V) that drives all other 12 V
systems.
The auxiliary battery is automatically
charged when the vehicle is in ( )
mode or the high voltage battery is
being charged.
NOTICE
What does regenerative braking do?
It uses the electric motor when deceler -
ating and recaptures & transforms
kinetic to electrical energy in order to
charge the high voltage battery.

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Main components of electric vehicle
Main components of electric
vehicle
僅 On-Board Charger (OBC) : Trans -
forms (inverts) AC power to DC
power, to charge the high voltage bat
-
tery
僅
Inverter : Transforms direct current
into alternating current to supply
power to the motor, and transforms
alternating current into direct current
to charge the high voltage battery.
僅
LDC : Transforms (converts) power
from the high voltage battery to low
voltage (12 V) to supply power to the
vehicle (DC-DC).
僅
VCU : Functions as a supervisory con -
troller of electric vehicle
僅 Motor : Uses electrical energy stored
inside the high voltage battery to
drive the vehicle (functions like an
engine in a standard vehicle).
僅
Reduction gear : Delivers rotational
force of the motor to the tires at
appropriate speeds and torque.
僅
High voltage battery (lithium-ion
polymer) : Stores and supplies power
necessary for the electric vehicle to
operate (12 V auxiliary battery pro -
vides power to the vehicle features
such as lights and wipers).
* OBC: On-Board Charger
* LDC: Low Voltage DC-DC Converter
* VCU: Vehicle Control Unit
High Voltage (HV) battery (lith -
ium-ion polymer)
The HV battery powers the vehicle and
peripheral devices.
The charge amount of the HV battery
may gradually decrease when the vehi
-
cle is not driven or charged.
The battery capacity of the HV battery
may decrease over time when the vehi
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cle 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 bat
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tery may expend 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 depar
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tures. This may reduce the distance to
empty. Make sure to set moderate tem
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peratures when using the air condi -
tioner/heater.
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.
When the charge capacity and distance
to empty keep falling, contact an autho
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rized 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, imme
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diately charge to full and store the vehi -
cle.

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Electric vehicle guide Main components of electric vehicle
AC (L2-Normal) charging is recom -
mended to keep the high voltage battery
in optimal condition.
If the HV battery is only charged to 80%,
and you minimize 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
charging conditions (state of charger,
outside temperature, battery tempera
-
ture, 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 bat
-
tery can be secured.
High voltage battery warmer sys -
tem
The high voltage battery warmer system
prevents reduction of battery output
when battery temperature is low. If the
charging connector is connected, the
warmer system 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.
WARNING
僅 Do not remove or disassemble high
voltage components and high voltage
battery connectors and/or wiring
(orange cabling). Also, be careful not
to damage high voltage components
and the high voltage battery. It may
cause serious injury and significantly
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/service partner.
CAUTION
僅 Make sure to use a designated char -
ger when charging the HV battery.
Using different types of chargers may
have a serious impact on vehicle
durability.
僅 Make sure that the HV battery charge
gauge does not reach E (Empty). If the
vehicle is kept at E (Empty) for a long
period, it may damage the high volt
-
age battery and the high voltage bat -
tery may have to be replaced,
depending on the level of degrada -
tion.
僅 If the vehicle is in a collision, contact
an authorized Kia dealer/service part
-
ner to inspect whether the high volt -
age battery is still connected.
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.

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EV menu
僅 If the vehicle is in a collision, we rec -
ommend to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner to inspect
whether the high voltage battery is
still connected.
NOTICE
The high voltage battery warmer system
operates when the charging connector is
connected to the vehicle.
However, the high voltage warmer sys
-
tem may not operate when battery tem -
perature drops below -35 °C (-95 °F).
EV menu (if equipped)
If you select the EV menu at the multi -
media system home screen or press the
EV button on the left side of the air
intake control button, you can enter
EV
menu.
* The image of
EV menu screen in this
manual may differ from the actual
screen depending on the vehicle spec
-
ification and the version of the multi -
media system software.
NOTICE
The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more infor
-
mation, refer to the manual provided in
the infotainment system and the quick
reference guide.
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Electric vehicle guide EV menu
EV mode screen
A. Electric Vehicle
1
Energy Information
2 Next Departure
3 Charging and Climate
4 Nearby Stations
5 EV Settings
6 Menu
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EV menu
Next departure
A: Electric vehicle
Select EV → Next departure on the
screen. You can set the date and time of
when to charge the battery, climate con -
trol temperature, and other various
functions.
Departure time
A: Departure time settings
1 1st departure time
2 2nd departure time
A: 1st departure time
1 Departure Time
2 Departure Day
1. Set anticipated departure time for
scheduled charging and target tem
-
perature.
2. Select the day of the week to activate
scheduled charging and target tem
-
perature for departure time.
NOTICE
The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more infor
-
mation, refer to the manual provided in
the infotainment system and the quick
reference guide.
Charging and climate
A: Electric Vehicle
Select EV → Scheduled charging and
target temperature
on the screen.
NOTICE
Vehicle must be connected with the
charging connector at the time pre-
scheduled time for the scheduled
charging.
A:
Charge Management
1 Scheduled Charging
2 Scheduled Climate
You can set the date and time of when
to charge the battery and the climate
control temperature. Also, you may
select the time to start charging using
the Off-peak time settings.
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Electric vehicle guide EV menu
Off-peak time settings
A: Off-peak time settings
1 Set start time
2 Set end time
3
Charging options
1. If selected, starts charging only on the
designated off-peak time. If dese
-
lected, starts charging only on the
scheduled time.
2. Set the most inexpensive time to com
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plete charging.
僅
Off-peak tariffs prioritised : If
selected, starts charging at off-
peak time (may keep on charging
pass off-peak time to charge
100%).
僅
Off-peak tariffs only : If selected,
charges only within off-peak time
(may not charge 100%).
Target temperature settings
A: Target temperature settings
1
Target temperature
If the target temperature (1) is set with
the cable connected, the cabin tempera -
ture will be adjusted to the target tem -
perature at departure time. In cold
weather, pre-scheduled heating helps
enhance electric vehicle performance by
heating the vehicle in advance.
NOTICE
The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more infor
-
mation, refer to the manual provided in
the infotainment system and the quick
reference guide.
Nearby stations
A: Electric Vehicle
Select the map from the infotainment
system screen. Stations around the cur -
rent location are searched.
Select the icon on the screen.
Around the course, around the current
site, around the selected destination or
charging stations of interest will be
searched. If you choose the charging
station, the detailed information will be
provided.
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EV menu
NOTICE
The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more infor
-
mation, refer to the manual provided in
the infotainment system and the quick
reference guide.
EV settings
A: Electric vehicle
Select the icon on the screen. You can
set the charging limit, charging current,
battery conditioning mode and utility
mode functions.
Charging limit
A: Charge management
1 Charging limit
2 DC charger
3 AC charger
A: Charging limit
1 DC charger
A: Charging limit
1 AC charger
僅 The target battery charge level can be
selected when charged with AC char -
ger or DC charger.
僅 The charging level can be changed by
10%.
僅 If the target battery charge level is
lower than the high voltage battery
charge level, the battery will not be
charged.
NOTICE
The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more infor -
mation, refer to the manual provided in
the infotainment system and the quick
reference guide.
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Electric vehicle guide EV menu
Charging current
A: Charge management
1 Charging current
2 AC charger
(station)
3 AC charger (portable)
僅 You can adjust the charging current
for an AC charger. Select an appropri
-
ate charging current.
僅 If the charging process does not start
or abruptly stops in the middle, rese
-
lect another proper current and re-try
charging the vehicle.
僅 Charging time varies depending on
which charging current is selected.
NOTICE
The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more infor -
mation, refer to the manual provided in
the infotainment system and the quick
reference guide.
Winter mode
A: EV Settings
1 Winter mode
2 Winter mode
You can select or deselect Winter mode .
The Winter mode is efficient during the
winter time when the high voltage bat
-
tery temperature is low.
This mode is recommended to improve
driving and DC charging performances
during winter by raising the battery tem
-
perature to an adequate level.
However, the driving distance may be
reduced as the energy is required to
increase battery temperature.
Also, if the battery temperature is low
during driving or when scheduled air
conditioner/heater is activated, this
mode is operated to improve driving
performance.
However, the mode is not operated to
ensure driving distance when the bat
-
tery level is low.
NOTICE
This mode is available for the vehicles
equipped with the battery heater.
Utility mode
The high voltage battery is used instead
of the 12V auxiliary battery for operating
the convenient features of the vehicle.
When driving is not necessary such as
while camping or when stopping the
vehicle for a long time, it is possible to
use the electrical devices (audio, lights,
air conditioner, heater, etc.) for long
hours.
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EV menu
System setting and activation
System setting
The driver can activate the Utility mode
function when the following conditions
are satisfied.
僅 The vehicle is in ( ) mode and the
gear is shifted to P (Park).
僅 The EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is
not a malfunction.
僅
Utility mode is selected on the
instrument cluster screen.
System activation
When the system is activated:
僅 The ( ) indicator will turn off, and
the UTIL indicator will appear on the
cluster and the EPB is applied.
僅 All electric devices are usable but the
vehicle cannot be driven.
僅 The EPB can be canceled by pressing
the EPB switch.
Gear cannot be shifted out of P (Park). If
a shift attempt is made, a warning mes
-
sage will be displayed on the infotain -
ment system screen.
System deactivation
The Utility mode can be deactivated by
pressing the START/STOP button to the
OFF position. The function cannot be
deactivated from the
EV settings .
Range warning
A: EV settings
1 Warning
2 Range warning
If the destination set in the navigation
cannot be reached with the remaining
battery, a warning message is displayed.
EV route
A: EV settings
1 EV route
2 Show EV route on the map
You can apply electric car-related func -
tions for guiding the route. It allows you
to check the distance that you can go
with the current battery amount. Travel -
able and non-travelable sections on your
way to the destination are displayed on
the screen. The search station icon is
also displayed so that you can find
nearby stations immediately.
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Electric vehicle guide Charge types for electric vehicle
Charge types for electric vehicle
Charging information
僅 AC Charge : The electric vehicle is charged by plugging into a AC charger installed
at your home or a public charging station. (For further details, refer to "AC charge"
on page 1-20.)
僅
DC Charge : You can charge at high speeds at public charging stations. Refer to
the respective company's manual that is provided for each DC charger type. Bat -
tery performance and durability can deteriorate if the DC charger is used con -
stantly.
Use of DC charge should be minimized in order to help prolong high voltage bat
-
tery life.
僅
Portable Charge : The Electric vehicle can be charged by using household electric -
ity. The electrical outlet at your home must comply with regulations and can safely
accommodate the Voltage/Current (Amps)/Power (Watts) ratings specified on the
portable charge.
Charging time information
NOTICE
Depending on the condition and durabil -
ity of the high voltage battery, charger
specifications, and ambient tempera -
ture, the time required for charging the
high voltage battery may vary.
Charging type Charging time
AC charge Takes approx. 9 hours 20 minutes at room temperature when charged from
10% to 100%.
DC charge
100 kW charger Takes about 47 minutes at room temperature when charged from 10% to 80%.
Can be charged to 100%.
50 kW charger Takes about 64 minutes at room temperature when charged from 10% to 80%.
Can be charged to 100%.
Portable charge Takes approx. 29 hours at room temperature when charged from 10% to 100%.

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Charge types for electric vehicle
Charging types
僅 Actual charger image and charging method may vary in accordance with the charger manufacturer.
僅 A maximum diagnosis time of 3 minutes may be added to check the battery condition during the battery charging process.
Category AC Charge DC Charge Portable Charge
Charging Inlet (Vehicle)
Charging Connector
Type A
Type B
Charging Outlet
Type A
Type B
How to Charge Use AC charger installed at
home or public charging station
Use the DC charger at public
charging station Use household current
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