KIA Niro: Electric vehicle guide (Kia Niro EV)

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Electric vehicle guide (Kia Niro EV)

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Safety precautions for electric vehicle

Review of electric vehicle

An electric vehicle is driven using a battery and an electric motor. While general vehicles use an internal combustion engine and gasoline as fuel, electric vehicles use electrical energy that is charged & stored inside the high voltage bat

Main components of electric vehicle

High Voltage (HV) battery (lithium-ion polymer)

On-Board Charger (OBC): Transforms (inverts) AC power charge power, to DC power, to charge the high voltage battery Inverter: Transforms direct current into alternating current to supply power to the motor, and transforms alternating

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If an accident occurs

WARNING For your safety, do not touch the high voltage cables, connectors and package modules. High voltage components are orange in color. Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside of the vehicle. Never touch the wires

On-vehicle Inspection

Warning Check that the auxiliary 12V battery cables are connected to the correct terminals. Disconnect the auxiliary 12V battery cables when the battery is given a quick charge. Never disconnect the auxiliary 12V battery while the engin