battery KIA Soul EV 2016 2.G Manual Online

6
Normal charge is recommendedto keep the high voltage battery in
optimal condition.
If the high voltage battery charge
amount is below 20%, you can
keep the high voltage battery per-
formance in optimal condition if
you charge the high voltage bat-
tery to 100%. (Once a month or
more is recommended.)
If the vehicle is in a collision, we recommend that you contact an
authorized Kia dealer to inspect
whether the high voltage battery
is still connected. The high voltage battery warmer
system prevents reduction of battery
output when battery temperature is
low. If the charging connector is con-
nected, the warmer system automat-
ically operate according to the bat-
tery temperature.
Charging time may shorten compare
to vehicles without the high voltage
battery warmer system. But, electric-
ity charge may increase because of
high voltage battery warmer system
operation.
The high voltage battery warmer sys-
tem operates when the charging con-
nector is connected to the vehicle.
However, the high voltage warmer
system may not operate when bat-
tery temperature drops below -35°C
(-31°F)
High Voltage Battery
Warmer System
MAIN COMPONENTS OF
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CAUTION- Damaging
high voltage battery
• Make sure to use a designated charger when charging thehigh voltage battery. Using dif-ferent types of chargers mayhave a serious impact on vehi-cle durability.
Make sure that the high volt- age battery charger gaugedoes not reach SOC 0% oncluster gauge. If the vehicle iskept at SOC 0% for a long peri-od, it may damage the highvoltage battery and the highvoltage battery may have to bereplaced depending on thelevel of degradation.

8
■ ■Near by stations
Stations around the current location
is searched. Depending on the sym-
bol color of the station, it is catego-
rized as Reachable area, Risky area
and Unreachable area.
■ ■Energy Information
You can check battery information
and power consumption.
  Battery Information
You can check the available range,
battery charge amount that can be
used, and approximate expected
charging time for each charge type.
More accurate time will be
appeared while charging.
 Power Consumption
Power that is consumed by the
drive system, climate and electri-
cal components are displayed
respectively.
You can check how far the vehicle
can drive currently, and how much
more the vehicle can drive if the
climate is turned OFF.
EV MODE

9
■ ■ECO Driving
You can check ECO level information
and ECO driving history.
  ECO Level
A total of 8 ECO levels and the
average energy consumption are
displayed depending on vehicle
driving style.
 Driving History
You can check the driving date ,
driving distance , and the aver-
age energy consumption rating
for previous driving trips. The date
with the highest ECO level is
marked with a star shaped icon.
■ ■Set Charging Times
This is a feature that starts charging
the battery on the date and time that
is designated by the user. Two sepa-
rate reservations can be set.
NameDescription
Start Charging
Select the time that you
wish to start charging
the battery
Charging
RatioSelect the maximum
charge ratio.
Repeat Day
of WeekSelect the day of the
week you wish to reserve
for automatic charging.
EV MODE

11
■ ■EV Setting
You can change the EV warning alarm.
  Warning Settings
–Low battery warning : You can
select several battery levels at
which to display an alarm mes-
sage.
– Frequency : You can select the
repetition interval to display the
Low battery warning. –
Destination Unreachable
Warning : If the destination set
in the navigation cannot be
reached with the remaining bat-
tery charge, a warning message
is displayed.
  EV Route Settings
Displays the EV route on the map.
Non-drivable and drivable sections
across start point, current position,
waypoint and destination are sepa-
rately marked.
EV MODE

12
Normal Charge :We recommend using normal
charging for usual charging of the
vehicle.
(Refer to “Normal Charge.“ in this
chapter)
Quick Charge (if equipped) : You can charge at high speeds at
public charging stations. Refer to
the respective company's manual
that is provided for each quick
charger type.
Battery performance and durability
can deteriorate if the quick charger
is used constantly.
Use of quick charge should be
minimized in order to help prolong
high voltage battery life.
Trickle Charge : Trickle Charge can be used when
Normal Charge or Quick Charge
is not available by using house-
hold electricity. Normal Charge :
Takes about 4-5 hours at room tem-
perature (depending on charger ) for
a full charge (208V - 5.5kW: 5h
10min, 240V - 6.3kW: 4h 30min.)
(Can be charged to 100%.)
Quick Charge (if equipped) : Takes about 33 minutes at room
temperature. (50 kW charger)
(Can be charged to 83%.)
If you charge a second time after
the initial quick charge (up to
83%), it will charge up to 94%.
(Takes an additional 15 minutes at
room temperature.)
During cold weather, quick charg-
ing may not be available to prevent
battery degradation.
Trickle Charge : Takes up to 24 hours at room tem-
perature. (120V-12A : 24hours)
(Can be charged to 100%.) Depending on the condition and dura-
bility of the high voltage battery, charg-
er specifications, and ambient temper-
ature, the time required for charging
the high voltage battery may vary.
CHARGE TYPES FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE
Charging Information Charging Time Information

13
CHARGE TYPES FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE
Charging Types
CategoryCharging Inlet(Vehicle)Charging ConnectorCharging OutletHow to ChargeCharging Time
Normal
Charge
Use the normal
charger that is
installed in your
home or public
charging stationApprox. 4-5 hours
(208V - 5.5kW: 5h
10min, 240V - 6.3kW:
4h 30min. room tem-
perature) (Can be
charged to 100% )
Quick
Charge
(if equipped)Use the quick
charger at public
charging stationApprox. 33 min
(50 kW, room tem-
perature) (Can be
charged to 83%)
Trickle
ChargeUse household
electricity
Approx. 24hours
(120V-12A: 24hours,
room temper-ature)
(Can be charged to
100%)
OPSE0Q4035
OPSE0Q4036
OPSE0Q4035
OPSE0Q4005
OPSE0Q4006
OPSE0Q4005
OPSE0Q4057N
OPSE0Q4004
OPSE0Q4007
❈Shape of charger and how to use the charger may be different for each manufacturer.
❈ Depending on the condition and durability of the high voltage battery, charger specifications, and ambient temper-
ature, the time required for charging the high voltage battery may vary.

14
When charging the high voltage bat-
tery, the charge level can be checked
from outside the vehicle.
■ ■Normal charging and trickle
charging ■ ■
Quick charge
Charging Status Information
OPSE0Q4008
CHARGE INDICATOR LAMP FOR
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Operation of Charging
Indicator LampDetails(1)(2)(3)
(OFF)(OFF)(OFF)Not Charged
Blinking(OFF)(OFF)
Charging
0~33%
(ON)Blinking(OFF)34~66%
(ON)(ON)Blinking67~99%
(ON)(ON)(ON)Charging complete
(100%)(turns OFF in 3 seconds)
BlinkingBlinkingBlinking
Error while charg-ing /If charging
cables are con-
nected when the vehicle is in the
ready mode or the POWER button is
in the ON position.
(OFF)(OFF)Blinking
Charging 12 V aux-
iliary battery or
reserved air condi- tioner is operating
(OFF)Blinking(OFF)
Reserved charging is operating
(turns OFF after 3 minutes)
Operation of ChargingIndicator LampDetails(1)(2)(3)
(OFF)(OFF)(OFF)Not Charged
Blinking(OFF)(OFF)
Charging
0~33%
(ON)Blinking(OFF)34~66%
(ON)(ON)Blinking67~94%
BlinkingBlinkingBlinking
Error while charg-
ing /If charging
cables are con-
nected when the vehicle is in the
ready mode or the POWER button is
in the ON position.

16
RESERVED CHARGING
To immediately charge the battery
(not at reserved time only) first con-
nect the charging cables. Then, the
Deactivate Reserved Charge button
[ ] should be pressed within three
minutes after the cable connection.
If the battery does not charge after
the Deactivate Reserved Charge
button [ ] has been pressed,
remove the charging cable and
reconnect it.After the Deactivate Reserved
Charge button [ ] has been pressed
(pressed position), you can charge
the battery at any given time.
To change the status to reserved
charging, please press the
Deactivate Reserved Charge button
[ ] again (not pressed position).
❈
Refer to "Normal Charge, Trickle
Charge" for details about connect-
ing the normal charger and the
portable charging cable (ICCB: In-
Cable Control Box).
OPSE0Q40013

20
Always keep the charging connec-tor and charging plug in clean and
dry condition. Be sure to keep the
charging cable in a condition
where there is no water or mois-
ture.
Make sure to use the designated charger for charging the electric
vehicle. Using any other charger
may cause failure.
Before charging the battery, turn the vehicle [OFF].
Be careful not to drop the charging connector. The charging connec-
tor can be damaged.
PRECAUTIONS FOR CHARGING
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
WARNING - Cooling fan
Do not touch the cooling fan
while vehicle is charging. When
the vehicle is switched [OFF]
while charging, the cooling fan
inside the motor compartment
may automatically operate.

23
9. Check if the charge indicator lampof the high voltage battery in the
instrument cluster is turned ON.
Charging is not done when the
charging indicator lamp is OFF.
When the charging connector is
not connected properly, reconnect
the charging cable to charge. You can start charging when the
Power button is in the OFF posi-
tion and the shift lever is in P
(Park). After charging has started,
you can use electrical compo-
nents such as the radio by press-
ing the Power button to the ACC or
ON position.
If you move the shift lever from P (Park) to R (Rear), N (Neutral), D
(Drive), charging stops immedi-
ately. If you want to start charging
again, place the shift lever to P
(Park) and press the Power button
to the OFF position. Unplug and
reconnect the charging cable to
start charging again. 10.After charging has started, the
estimated charging time is dis-
played 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 reserved charging is set,
the estimated charging time is
displayed as “--" .
OPSE0Q4014OPSE044044L
CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(NORMAL CHARGE)