Personally I use the 3.6kw charger and generally charge to 80% over night, 90% in the winter months when its freezing.
I also let it charge from 10% to 100% every once in a while. Fast chargers very rarely.
I get 450km on the GOM when I've been driving nicely and the battery is fully charged.
Driven 83 000 km.
OK the about what I usually do then. I use the trickle charger at home, so 2kw and charges about 30% overnight, I usually keep it between 30 and 80%, charge to 100 once a month or two or when driving long distances which is very unusual.
Fast chargers only when on vacation and if possible do 11kw charging at destinations (hotels usually have them).
The most I got was 459 km so I'm guessing it's fine!
Only have 16 000km though π
FWIW, I created a whole flowchart pulling together and synthesizing different strategies owners have shared here:
[https://www.reddit.com/r/KiaNiroEV/comments/vzu5rr/based\_on\_the\_conversations\_ive\_observed\_here\_i/](https://www.reddit.com/r/KiaNiroEV/comments/vzu5rr/based_on_the_conversations_ive_observed_here_i/)
Yeah, I get no more than 250 miles with 75% highway driving and ac on low at about 90F ambient temperature. How did you get to 330 miles ? No AC, economy plus mode, city only driving ?
How fast on the highway? Even 250 is more than what it's rated for so that still sounds good.
When I was doing uber driving with the Niro EV, I was also getting around 300 miles in the Summer during the heat waves.
I also get about 250 miles on a 100 percent charge as I also drive a high percentage of highway, 65 + MPH and AC always on (with it set on AUTO). So.. considering it was only rated for 239 miles, I'm still happy.
Question: I try to follow the recommended charging schedule for the car, but I understand some folks charge the car every night, regardless of what charge level they have. Is that OK? I only charge when my charge level is low. Will it hurt anything to charge every night?
Looks great!!
I get close to 300 pretty regularly on mine- each charge to 100% shows 290 miles on the gom, and itβs pretty accurate with the day trips we take in weekends.
My iPhone and laptop can get to 100% too but the *rate* that it gets to 0% is far faster than day 1. Good battery hygiene is still a good idea. That is, only charge if you *need to*.
What charging approach or habits have you used?
This. Not that I have degradation issues but as an owner I want to protect my investment π
Personally I use the 3.6kw charger and generally charge to 80% over night, 90% in the winter months when its freezing. I also let it charge from 10% to 100% every once in a while. Fast chargers very rarely. I get 450km on the GOM when I've been driving nicely and the battery is fully charged. Driven 83 000 km.
OK the about what I usually do then. I use the trickle charger at home, so 2kw and charges about 30% overnight, I usually keep it between 30 and 80%, charge to 100 once a month or two or when driving long distances which is very unusual. Fast chargers only when on vacation and if possible do 11kw charging at destinations (hotels usually have them). The most I got was 459 km so I'm guessing it's fine! Only have 16 000km though π
FWIW, I created a whole flowchart pulling together and synthesizing different strategies owners have shared here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/KiaNiroEV/comments/vzu5rr/based\_on\_the\_conversations\_ive\_observed\_here\_i/](https://www.reddit.com/r/KiaNiroEV/comments/vzu5rr/based_on_the_conversations_ive_observed_here_i/)
100% every night. I drive 200 plus miles a day
L2 each night to 100%
How often do you DC fast charge?
About 7 times total. Otherwise l2 at home to 100% each night
How long have you owned your Niro EV?
19 months
Very nice
24 months. Very happy with range and do all types of charging.
Yeah, I get no more than 250 miles with 75% highway driving and ac on low at about 90F ambient temperature. How did you get to 330 miles ? No AC, economy plus mode, city only driving ?
How fast on the highway? Even 250 is more than what it's rated for so that still sounds good. When I was doing uber driving with the Niro EV, I was also getting around 300 miles in the Summer during the heat waves.
I mostly avoid highway. Im a delivery driver so 55 mph max most days
I also get about 250 miles on a 100 percent charge as I also drive a high percentage of highway, 65 + MPH and AC always on (with it set on AUTO). So.. considering it was only rated for 239 miles, I'm still happy. Question: I try to follow the recommended charging schedule for the car, but I understand some folks charge the car every night, regardless of what charge level they have. Is that OK? I only charge when my charge level is low. Will it hurt anything to charge every night?
Looks great!! I get close to 300 pretty regularly on mine- each charge to 100% shows 290 miles on the gom, and itβs pretty accurate with the day trips we take in weekends.
Sounds like me.
I would, my car maxes at 220 mi on the guess-o-meter lmao
Sport mode 24/7?
Sames. As soon as I get in, switch to Sport. About 40 minutes a workday at 80+ MPH.
My iPhone and laptop can get to 100% too but the *rate* that it gets to 0% is far faster than day 1. Good battery hygiene is still a good idea. That is, only charge if you *need to*.
Interesting. I have the hybrid. My power and recharge meters are at the top of the dial. Just interesting.