Charging Your Electric Vehicle - Kia niro ev 2020 Features & Functions Manual

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FEATURES

Charging Your Electric Vehicle

Level 1 Charging – "Trickle" Charge
A Level 1 or "trickle" charger is the most common type of charging system for an electric vehicle . This type
of charger uses 120 volts/12 amps of household electricity and takes up to 60 hours for a full charge .
Trickle Charger Indicators:
A 120VAC plug
B Power – Indicates that the charger and AC plug
is plugged in and functioning
C Charge – Indicates that the vehicle is charging
REMINDER: Do not use an extension cord . Plug trickle charger directly into wall socket . Do not charge to a receptacle that is not a dedicated
circuit, old, damaged, corroded or cracked .
Level 2 Charging – "Normal" Charge
A Level 2 or "normal" 240-volt/32-amp charger is the recommended charging system for your electric vehicle . This type
of charger uses 240 volts of electricity and takes approximately 9 .6 hours for a full charge . This charger may be able to be
installed at your home or can be found at a public charging station .
REMINDER:
Shape of charger and how to use the charger may be different for each manufacturer . Please see Owner's Manual for more information .
Level 3 Charging* – "Quick" Charge (DC)
A Level 3 or "quick" DC charger is usually found at public charging stations . This type of DC charge may charge an
electric vehicle in as little as 60 minutes to about an 80% charge .
For more information on Level 3 Charging, refer to the Owner's Manual.
QUICK TIP
A Level 2 or "normal" 240-volt/32-amp charger is recommended for regular charging of the vehicle .
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F E A T U R E S & F U N C T I O N S G U I D E
D Fault – Indicates charge failure
E Charge Level – Indicates the level of charge
– L (8A), M (10A), or H (12A)
F ICCB – In-Cable Control Box
A
B
C
D
L
E
REMINDER:
For more detail and/or subsequent steps in
charging your vehicle, including safety precautions that should
be taken, please see the Owner's Manual .
POWER
F
CHARGE
!
FAULT
M H
LEVEL
*IF EQUIPPED