Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 53

Electric vehicle guide
Change of distance to empty when 100% charging
僅 If the distance to empty is lowered due to learning by the driving style or the environ-
ment in which the vehicle is used, the driving distance may be increased again if the
vehicle continues to drive according to the "driving tips for improving the driving dis-
tance". The distance to empty can be reset at the workshop, but it does not actually
increase the range. Therefore, the distance to empty may be inaccurate until the learn-
ing proceeds.
僅 Distance to empty decreases when the high voltage battery temperature is low in winter.
It is not a permanent change. If the temperature rises, the distance to empty is restored.
僅 Reducing the use of electrical loads increases the range available.
僅 Natural degradation of the high voltage battery occurs depending on the length of use
of the vehicle, which reduces the distance to empty.
Operating tips to improve driving range.
僅 As electric vehicles speed up, air resistance increases rapidly, so not speeding helps
more driving range.
僅 High driving energy is consumed during rapid acceleration. Motor regenerative braking
is restricted during rapid deceleration. Keep the accelerator pedal position constant and
drive at a constant speed.
僅 Excessive operation of the heater and air conditioner can increase power consumption
and shorten the driving range. When setting the temperature to 22°C auto, optimal
energy consumption driving is possible. In particular, using a heated seat and reducing
air heating in winter is very helpful. Turn off the heater and air conditioner when heating
and cooling are not needed.
僅 Selecting recirculation mode consumes less energy than selecting fresh mode. In the
fresh mode, energy consumption is large because the outdoor air must be reheated or
cooled. When driving with the window open, air resistance increases and heater and air
conditioner usage increases. So close the window completely while driving to reduce
energy consumption.
僅 When driving alone, use DRIVER ONLY mode when using the heater and air condition-
ing system.
僅 Always maintain the specified tire pressure and use tires exclusively for electric vehicles.
僅 Do not use unnecessary electrical components while driving.
僅 Do not load unnecessary items in the vehicle.
僅 Do not mount parts that may increase air resistance.
Driving electric vehicle
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