light HYUNDAI KONA EV 2023 Owners Manual

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Charging Connector Lock ................................................................................ 1-21
Charging Connector AUTO/ LOCK Mode .................................................................. 1-21
When the Charging Connector Is Locked ...............................................................1-21
Scheduled Charging ........................................................................................ 1-22
Scheduled Charging....................................................................................................1-22
Precautions for Charging Electric Vehicle .....................................................1-23
Charging Precautions ................................................................................................. 1-23
Charging Electric Vehicle (AC Charge) ...........................................................1-25
AC Charge .................................................................................................................... 1-25
DC Charge................................................................................................................... 1-29 Portable Charge .......................................................................................................... 1-33
How to Set the Charge Level of the Portable Charger ...........................................1-33
Charging The Electric Vehicle (Abrupt stop) ..................................................1-44
Action to be taken when charging stops abruptly ...................................................1-44
Driving and Operating Information ................................................................ 1-45
How to Start the Vehicle ............................................................................................ 1-45
Virtual Engine Sound System .................................................................................... 1-46
Distance to Empty ...................................................................................................... 1-46
When destination is not set ..................................................................................... 1-46
When destination is set ............................................................................................ 1-47
Tips for Improving Distance to Empty ....................................................................... 1-47
Power/Charge Gauge ................................................................................................ 1-48
State of charge (SOC) gauge for high voltage battery ............................................1-48
Warning and Indicator Lights (related to electric vehicle) ......................................1-49
LCD display messages ............................................................................................... 1-50
Energy flow ................................................................................................................. 1-56
Vehicle stop .............................................................................................................. 1-56
EV propulsion ........................................................................................................... 1-56
Regeneration ............................................................................................................ 1-56
Aux. Battery Saver+ ..................................................................................................... 1-57
Mode .......................................................................................................................... 1-57
Safety Precautions for Electric Vehicle ..........................................................1-58
If an accident occurs .................................................................................................. 1-58
Additional Precautions ............................................................................................... 1-60
Service Interlock Connector ...................................................................................... 1-60
Service Plug ................................................................................................................ 1-60

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main ComponenTs oF eleCTriC VeHiCle
Main Components of Electric
Vehicle
• On-Board Charger (OBC) : A device
that charges the high voltage battery
by converting AC power from a
charging station to DC power. Inverter
: A device that transforms direct
current (DC) from the high voltage
battery into alternating current (AC)
to supply power to the electric motor
and transforms AC back into DC when
available to charge the high voltage
battery.
• LDC : An LDC is a Low Voltage DC-to-
DC converter that transforms power
from the high voltage battery to the
low voltage battery (12V) in order
to supply electrical power to the
vehicle to operate the lights, wipers,
multimedia, etc.
• Electric Motor : A device that
converts electrical energy from the
high voltage battery into mechanical
energy which is then transferred as
rotational torque to the wheels in
order to drive the vehicle.
• Reduction gear : Delivers rotational
force of the motor to the tires at
appropriate speeds and torque.
• EV Battery (Lithium-ion) : On board
high voltage storage device with a
capacity up to 64 kWh

à OBC : On-Board Charger

à LDC : Low Voltage DC-DC Converter
WARNING
• Do not intentionally remove
or disassemble high voltage
components and high voltage
battery connectors and wires. 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 durability of the
vehicle.
• When inspection and maintenance
is required for high voltage
components and the high voltage
battery, we recommend that you
contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
High Voltage Battery
(lithium-ion polymer)
• The charge amount of the high
voltage battery may gradually
decrease when the vehicle is not
being driven.
• The battery capacity of the high
voltage battery may decrease when
the vehicle is stored in high/low
temperatures.
• Electric range may vary depending
on the driving conditions, even if the
charge amount is the same. The high
voltage battery may expend more
energy when driving at high speed or
uphill. These actions may reduce the
vehicle electric range.
• The high voltage battery is used when
using the air-conditioner / heater. This
may reduce the vehicle range. Make
sure to set moderate temperatures
when using the air-conditioner/heater.
• Natural degradation may occur with
the high voltage battery depending
on the number of years the vehicle
is used. This may reduce the vehicle
range.

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If over time the maximum charge capacity and the maximum electric
range begin to degrade, contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
inspection and maintenance.
• If the vehicle will not be used for
an extended amount of time, it is
recommended to fully charge the
vehicle to 100% before storing, and
then charge the vehicle periodically
(approximately every 3 months)
to prevent the EV battery from
discharging completely.
• AC charge is recommended to keep
the high voltage battery in optimal condition.
Avoid storing the vehicle with a low
battery SOC % (e.g. below 20%).
Storing the vehicle with the EV battery
capacity at a low SOC may damage
the battery over time.
• Make sure to use a designated
charger when charging the high
voltage battery. Using different types
of chargers may have a serious impact
on vehicle durability.
CAUTION
• If the vehicle is kept at “H (High)”
for a long period, it may damage
the high voltage battery and the
high voltage battery may have to be
replaced depending on the level of
degradation.
• If the vehicle is in a collision, we
recommend that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer to
inspect whether the high voltage
battery is still connected.
EV Battery Coolant Heater (if equipped)
When charging your vehicle, the EV
battery coolant heater may be turned on
to increase battery temperature when
the battery temperature is low (i.e. in
cold weather conditions). This allows
the EV battery to charge at nominal
temperatures and helps to improve
battery life.
Note that when the vehicle is being
charged some of the electrical current
coming from the charger is being
used to operate the EV battery coolant
heater. Electrical power consumption
for charging may be slightly higher than normal.
CAUTION
The high voltage battery warmer
system operates when the charging
connector is connected to the vehicle.
However, the high voltage warmer
system may not operate when battery
temperature drops below -35°C (-31°F).

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Driving history
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The driving history displays information
from the last several driving cycles
including date, distance traveled and
energy efficiency rate. A star icon
indicates the driving cycle with the most
efficient energy consumption rate.
EV Settings
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Select ‘EV ÞECO settings’ on the
screen. You can set the Winter mode,
Warning and EV route functions.
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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WARNING
• Electromagnetic waves that are
generated from the charger can seriously impact medical electric
devices such as an implantable
cardiac pacemaker.
When using medical electric devices
such as an implantable cardiac
pacemaker, make sure to ask the
medical team and manufacturer
whether charging your electric
vehicle will impact the operation of
the medical electric devices such as
an implantable cardiac pacemaker.
• Inspect the charging cable connector
for any signs of water or excess
dust or dirt. Connecting the cable
when there is water or dirt on the
connector may initiate a short circuit
and cause a fire or electric shock.
WARNING
• Use caution not to touch the
charging connector or the charging
port when connecting the cable from
the charger to the charging port on
the vehicle.
• Comply with the following in order
to prevent electrical shock when
charging:
- Use caution when connecting the
charger to the charging port when
it is raining or snowing.
- Use caution when there are
adverse weather conditions such
as lightning.
- Use caution when the charging
connector or the charging plug is
wet.
WARNING
• Immediately stop charging when
you find abnormal symptoms (odor,
smoke).
• Replace the charging cable if the
cable coating is damaged to prevent electrical shock.
• When connecting or removing the
charging cable, make sure to hold
the charging connector handle and
charging plug.
If you pull the cable itself (without
using the handle), the internal wires
may disconnect or get damaged. This
may lead to electric shock or fire.
CAUTION
• Always keep the charging connector
and charging plug in clean and
dry condition. Be sure to keep the
charging cable in a condition where
there is no water or moisture.
• Before charging the battery, turn the
vehicle OFF.
• When the vehicle is switched OFF
while charging, the cooling fan
inside the motor compartment may
automatically operate. Do not touch
the cooling fan while charging.
• Be careful not to drop the charging
connector. The charging connector can be damaged.

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AC Charge
„„AC Charger
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Actual charger image and charging
method may vary in accordance with the
charger manufacturer.
How to Connect AC Charger
1. Depress the brake pedal and apply the electronic parking brake.
2. Shift to P (Park) and turn OFF the vehicle using the POWER button.
Information
If charging is initiated without the gear in
P (Park), charging will start only after the
gear is automatically shifted to P (Park).
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3. Unlock the vehicle before opening the charging door. From the outside the
vehicle, push on the charging door
in the area indicated by the arrow to
open the door.
Information
If you cannot open the charging door due
to freezing weather, tap lightly or remove
any ice near the charging door. Do not try
to forcibly open the charging door.
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4. Remove the charging port dust cover (1).
5. Inspect the charging port to make sure it is free from any dust or debris.
6. Hold the charging connector handle firmly and insert the connector into
the charging port all the way. If the
connector is not completely inserted
into the charging port, arcing may
occur. This may cause a fire.
Information
Charging connector AUTO/LOCK mode
The charging connector is locked in the
inlet at a different period according to which mode is selected. • LOCK mode : The connector locks
when the charging connector is plugged into the charging inlet.
• AUTO mode : The connector locks when charging starts.
For more details, refer to “Charging
Connector AUTO/ LOCK Mode” in this
chapter.
Charging ElECtriC VEhiClE (aC ChargE)

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„„AC Charger
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7. Once the vehicle is connected,
confirm that charging has initiated
from the EV charging station display
screen.
8. Check if the charging indicator light (
) of the high voltage battery
in the instrument cluster is turned
ON. Charging is not active when the
charging indicator light (
) is OFF.
If the charging indicator light is OFF,
it may be necessary to disconnect the
charging connector from the vehicle
and repeat the connection process.
Refer to the charging station display
screen for more information.
Information
• During AC charging, the radio
reception may be bad.
• During charging, the gear cannot be
shifted from P (Park) to any other gear.
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9. After charging has started, the
estimated charging time is displayed
on the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
If you open the driver seat door while
charging, the estimated charging time
is also displayed on the instrument
cluster for about 1 minute. When
scheduled charging or scheduled
air conditioner/heater is set, the
estimated charging time is displayed
as “--” .
Information
Depending on the condition and durability
of the high voltage battery, charger
specifications, and ambient temperature,
the time required for charging the battery
may vary.

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Unlock Charging Connector in
Emergency
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If for some reason the charging
connector fails to disconnect normally,
the connector may be released manually
using the Charging Connector Manual
Release. Open the hood and slightly pull
the manual release shown in the figure.
The charging connector can then be
disconnected.
DC Charge
„„DC Charger
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DC fast charging (also known as Level
3 charging) provides high power DC
current directly to the EV battery. DC
charging stations are capable of charging
the EV battery to 80% in less than 75
minutes under normal conditions.
While DC charging is very fast
compared to AC charging, prolonged
and continuous use of DC fast charging
may reduce the long term life of the
EV battery. Usage of a DC fast charger
should be minimized when possible in
order to help prolong the life of the EV
battery.
Actual charger image and charging
method may vary in accordance with
the charger manufacturer.
Information
If you use a DC charger when the vehicle
is already fully charged, some DC
chargers will send out an error message. When the vehicle is fully charged, do not charge the vehicle.

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How to Connect DC Charger
1. Depress the brake pedal and apply the
electronic parking brake.
2. Shift to P (Park) and turn OFF the vehicle using the POWER button.
Information
If charging is initiated without the gear in
P (Park), charging will start only after the
gear is automatically shifted to P (Park).
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3. Unlock the vehicle before opening the charging door. From the outside the
vehicle, push on the charging door
in the area indicated by the arrow to
open the door.
Information
If you cannot open the charging door due
to freezing weather, tap lightly or remove
any ice near the charging door. Do not try
to forcibly open the charging door.
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4. Remove the charging port dust cover (1).
5. Inspect the charging port to make sure it is free from any dust or debris.
6. Hold the charging connector handle firmly and insert the connector into
the charging port all the way.
If the connector is not completely
inserted into the charging port, arcing
may occur. This may cause a fire.
7. Check if the charging indicator light (
) of the high voltage battery
in the instrument cluster is turned
ON. Charging is not active when the
charging indicator light (
) is OFF.
If the charging indicator light is OFF,
it may be necessary to disconnect the
charging connector from the vehicle
and repeat the connection process.
Refer to the charging station display
screen for more information.
During cold weather, DC charging
may not be available to prevent high
voltage battery degradation.

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How to Connect Portable Charger
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
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PlugElectric Outlet
1. Connect the plug to a household electric outlet.
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2. Check if the power lamp (green) illuminates on the controller.
3. Depress the brake pedal and apply the electronic parking brake.
4. Shift to P (Park) and turn OFF the
vehicle using the POWER button.
Information
If charging is initiated without the gear in
P (Park), charging will start only after the
gear is automatically shifted to P (Park).
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5. Unlock the vehicle before opening the charging door. Push on the charging
door in the area indicated by the
arrow to open the door.
Information
If you cannot open the charging door due
to freezing weather tap lightly or remove
any ice near the charging door. Do not try
to forcibly open the charging door.