IONIQ 5/6 & EV6 BATTERY CONDITIONING GUIDE FOR DC FAST CHARGING IN WINTER

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This video provides a comprehensive guide to battery preconditioning for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EVs, specifically focusing on the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6, and GV60. The presenter, Corbin (The Ioniq Guy), emphasizes the importance of battery temperature for optimal DC fast charging speeds in winter. He details how to check battery temperatures using an OBD2 scanner and the Car Scanner app, noting that optimal performance is achieved around 70°F (21°C). The guide explains the necessity of the battery being at least 20% state of charge for preconditioning to engage, which consumes about 5kW of power and takes approximately 30 minutes in 50°F weather. A key takeaway is the improved route planning feature in recent navigation updates, which automatically initiates preconditioning when a DC fast charger is set as a destination. However, the presenter highlights a bug where directly searching for a charger in the navigation system does not activate preconditioning, requiring a workaround by selecting 'nearby POIs' or adding chargers to favorites. The video also addresses a bug with the Blue Link app where changing the DC charge limit can disable battery conditioning mode. Finally, a significant improvement noted is the ability to condition the cabin while the car is still plugged in and charging, a feature previously unavailable.