When to use Winter Mode

Discussion in 'Hyundai Kona Electric' started by justfortheride, Oct 4, 2019.

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  1. justfortheride

    justfortheride New Member

    Hey everyone,

    Just curious about when I should be turning on winter mode? I peeked briefly through the manual and didn't see any guidance about this.

    Your insight is appreciated!
     
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  3. (1) Charging performance - good demonstration of assistance in charge rate at low temperatures here:
    https://insideevsforum.com/community/index.php?threads/2020-kona.6763/#post-76009
    (2) Avoiding restricted power at really cold temps (<-10 degrees C) and low SOC (<20%) determined by the EPCU in the car (this video start at 1:27):

    In a nutshell - It won't affect available power until -10C and will only affect charging at below 15C, so any time after the temp drops below 16C and just leave it on until the ambient is above that threshold .
     
  4. To add to that, there doesn't seem to be any reason to switch it off unless you are in a situation where you need the most kilometers out of the last few percent of battery energy and it's under -10°C. It's fully automatic.
     
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