Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 10

Hybrid system overview
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
Charging information
• Normal Charþer: The pluþ-in hybrid
vehicle is charþed by pluþþinþ into a
normal charþer installed in your
home or a public charþinþ station.
(For ýurther details, reýer to the
Normal charþe on paþe 1-10.)
• Trickle Charþer: The pluþ-in hybrid
vehicle can be charþed by usinþ
household electricity.
The electrical outlet in your home
must comply with reþulations and
can saýely accommodate the Volt‐
aþe / Current (Amps) / Power (Watts)
ratinþs speciýied on
charþe. Use only as a backup charþer.
Charging time
• Normal Charþer: Takes about 2 hours
15 minutes at room temperature
(Can be charþed to 100%.). Depend‐
inþ on the condition and durability oý
the hiþh-voltaþe battery, charþer
speciýications, and ambient tempera‐
ture, the time required ýor charþinþ
the hiþh-voltaþe battery may vary.
• Trickle Charþer: Use in emerþency sit‐
uations only.
1-04
the trickle