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Range rising. The weather remains on the cool side, but the latest charge results for the Niro EV finds an increase to 283 miles. That’s extrapolated from the 235 miles shown at an 83% charge, and up 8+ miles from the last charge (below left). DC charging is still currently the only option and still …
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New video. It’s been nearly a full three months, but we finally dropped a new video to our YouTube channel. This one guides Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) drivers into and starting their vehicles when the battery in the key fob dies. Video production went on hold when we were forced to search for a …
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DC charging. In the last post, I warned of the excess “charges” resulting from the use of a ChargePoint Level 3 charger. Now the overall results of the latest DC charging of the Niro. It has primarily been charged on a Level 2 charger, but there have been about 10 needs and/or opportunities for the …
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Fob battery As posted about 10 days ago, the key fob battery for the Kia was nearing the end of its life. Today came the “Key not detected” message and the back-up or emergency start process was utilized and recorded (below). Unlike other electric vehicles (EVs), models from Kia and sister (mother?) company Hyundai continue …
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Charging the Niro Change is in the local wind as there is no longer access to “charging at home” for the Kia Niro. A forced move is also forcing a charging protocols reset. Its back to hitting the Level 3 networks, and first up was a DC charger on a parkway. To date, charging at …
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Google Maps and Android Auto A new feature just added to Google Maps will include battery range predictions and trip planning for over 350 Android Auto EV models. The update adds AI-powered EV charging features to Maps. Once a destination is set, Maps will recommend when and where to charge based on the EV model …
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DC charging takes a step up
DC charge rate. DC charging the Kia Niro took a step up in both charge rate and resulting range this week. I didn’t do any preparation for the charge, but its likely the ambient temperature at the time, ~75F, did the trick. The car didn’t hit the claimed 90 kW peak, but did top out …
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