HYUNDAI IONIQ & KIA EV BATTERY CONDITIONING GUIDE

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This video provides a comprehensive guide to battery conditioning for Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and Kia EV6/EV9 models, focusing on the 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9. The presenter explains the importance of battery conditioning for optimal DC fast charging speeds, especially in cold weather, noting that suboptimal temperatures can significantly increase charging times. Three methods for activating conditioning are detailed: manual activation via the EV settings screen, remote activation through the My Hyundai app (with a 30-minute limit), and automatic activation via the car's built-in navigation route planning. A key takeaway is that conditioning only functions above a 9-10% state of charge and that using the car's native navigation is crucial for the automatic method to work, disabling third-party apps like Google Maps or Apple CarPlay. The video also quantifies the energy cost and time savings associated with conditioning, estimating it costs between $1.35 to $2.35 per session but can save 20 minutes of charging time. The presenter highlights the utility of an OBD2 scanner with a car scanner app for real-time battery temperature monitoring, a feature lacking in the car's native interface. While the video focuses on heating, it briefly mentions cooling is also a form of conditioning. The presenter debunks the 'yo-yoing' method of aggressive acceleration and braking as ineffective for warming the battery in modern high-voltage EVs.