Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Electric Vehicle Battery System

Description and Operation

In this manual: Electric Vehicle Battery System
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
~1min read

Description

The electric vehicle can be charged in two ways: quick charging and normal charging. In the case of normal charging, the battery is charged after 220 V AC power is converted to DC power by the On-Board Charger (OBC). In the case of quick charging, DC power from the charging station goes directly to the battery. While the vehicle is charging, vehicle movement is logically restricted for safety purposes. The vehicle cannot be charged by both charging methods simultaneously. The logic is controlled by the BMS ECU and IG #1, 2, 3 relays. The IG3 signal activates the Low Voltage DC-DC Converter (LDC), BMS ECU, Motor Control Unit (MCU), Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) and On-Board Charger (OBC), allowing the vehicle to be charged.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.