EV Research at Outten Kia in Hamburg, PA

An average electric car battery will last between 10 and 20 years before needing replacement. Kia offers a battery capacity warranty of 10 years/100,000 miles for our electric cars.

Kia EVs are equipped with numerous features to help you keep track of and manage your range. The Kia Access app is one great way to keep track on your phone. If your battery runs out, Kia’s 24-hour Roadside Assistance can transport you and your EV to the nearest charging station or Kia dealer.

With Kia EVs, braking can recapture otherwise-lost energy when you slow down. Whenever you decelerate or brake, the electric traction motor captures kinetic energy to recharge the battery. For added engagement, steering wheel mounted paddles allow the driver to adjust regenerative braking levels. You get to decide if you’d like to experience simplified one-pedal driving, or sail down the road to maintain maximum momentum.

Electric vehicle batteries are installed in EVs after passing severe safety verification tests such as crash test, watertight test, immersion test, and combustion test, and deemed safe thanks to its design, which protects the battery from physical shock. The Lithium-ion battery is combustible and can catch fire and it has power cells that can cause short-circuiting if it is damaged. However, lithium-ion batteries have a much lower risk of fire explosions than gasoline in conventional vehicles. To prevent external damage or short circuit, electric vehicle batteries are usually surrounded by a protective cooling shroud filled with coolant liquid. In addition, in spite of external cooling, all electric vehicles are installed in an array rather than one huge lithium-ion battery pack to prevent damage from malfunction.

EV range loss varies on factors such as, ambient temperature, driving style, pre-heated battery, etc. Cold temperatures can reduce battery efficiency and impact some EVs' features such as charging, heating the cabin, and regenerative braking. However, Kia EV batteries are brutally tested in extreme heat and cold, and the thermal management engineering developed for them is exceptional. Our system is very good at maintaining cell temperatures, while helping maximize all-electric range and cell life, and for enabling quicker charging speeds. In addition, Kia’s available heat pump is a leading heat management innovation that maximizes the distance that Kia EVs can travel on a single charge, scavenging waste heat to warm the cabin. These innovations mean that Kia EVs offer more consistent range in low temperatures, whereas other EVs have significant decline in the distance possible from a single charge.

Yes. Lithium-ion batteries used to power electric vehicles are potentially valuable as a source of recyclable metal according to the California Environmental Protection Agency.*

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* Source: https://calepa.ca.gov/lithium-ion-car-battery-recycling-advisory-group/.

Kia EVs have an onboard rechargeable battery that stores energy to power the electric motor. Recharge the battery by plugging your electric vehicle into an outlet at home or a charging station. There are three ways to charge up:

• Level 1 with a 120V charger (plugging into a standard wall outlet).
• Level 2 with a 240V charger, which you may be able to install in your home or find at many public stations.
• Level 3 with a 480V DC Fast Charger, which are typically found in convenient locations along highways and densely populated areas, greatly reducing charging downtime.

Level 2 in-home chargers can be purchased online from our preferred partners. They require the same outlet type used by most electric dryers. Level 2 chargers provide around 25 miles of range per hour, but can go as high as 60 miles depending on the vehicle and equipment. Level 2 chargers need to be installed by a licensed electrician. In addition, depending on your living situation, you may need a permit or permission from local authorities, a homeowner’s association, or landlord. If the charger will be installed outside, get a charger that can be hardwired. We recommend that you start by hiring a licensed electrician to identify the ideal charger specifications for your home and vehicle. Then, after researching and selecting the right charger for you, have the licensed electrician install the new charger at your home. Visit qmerit.com/ev/kia for a list of experienced Home Charger electricians.

This depends on which kind of charger you'll be using. There are two types of residential chargers on the market. Depending on your car model, you’ll need to decide which charger works for your vehicle and your lifestyle. Level 1 works by plugging into a standard 110V wall outlet and doesn't require an electrician. Level 2 chargers require a 240-volt outlet, the same type as most electric clothes dryers. If you need a 240-volt outlet added to your home, you'll need to hire an electrician. Visit qmerit.com/ev/kia for a list of experienced Home Charger electricians.

We have teamed up with charging experts ChargePoint, Electrify America, Bosch, and Webasto to ensure that you can get high quality chargers for your Kia EV. ChargePoint Home Chargers can be purchased through the Kia dealer.

This depends on which kind of charger you'll be using. There are two types of residential chargers on the market. Depending on your car model, you’ll need to decide which charger works for your vehicle and your lifestyle. Level 1 works by plugging into a standard 110V wall outlet and doesn't require an electrician. Level 2 chargers require a 240-volt outlet, the same type as most electric clothes dryers. If you need a 240-volt outlet added to your home, you'll need to hire an electrician. Visit qmerit.com/ev/kia for a list of experienced Home Charger electricians.

Charge time depends on key factors like the weight and size of the car, battery size and electric motor specification. Fully charging a vehicle can be done in just 30 minutes, or it may take as long as half a day. How big your battery is, or how fast your charging point is may change the time required. Different charger types affect charge time as well. A level 1 charger takes longer and works best when you charge overnight so you can alot the time it needs to get a full charge. Level 2 chargers are faster but require a 240-volt charger (the same type of outlet as a dryer).