Heat pump and battery conditioning
To save energy and extend battery range, many of our EVs are available with a heat pump. This captures waste heat from the motor and other electronic components to help heat the cabin, alleviating energy demand placed on the main battery.
Our models feature battery conditioning to optimise charging times at rapid public stations. This function prepares the battery before you get to a rapid charging station, ensuring it charges at the fastest possible speed upon arrival. Battery conditioning automatically engages if your satnav is directing you to a charging point. Alternatively, you can manually enable it through the touchscreen. Battery conditioning helps to maintain the battery life of the car by ensuring the car is optimised for charging each time it's charged.
Kia’s EV battery packs are not like the batteries in your phone. They have been specifically engineered to last the lifetime of the car. They are also covered by a dedicated 8-year battery warranty.
Available on Niro EV, EV6 and EV9