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Learn everything you need to know about driving and charging your EV rental. And remember:
- 3 options for recharging your EV: Learn about the ways you can recharge your EV — including letting Hertz do it! Learn more >
- 80% Rule: EV batteries work best between 80-20%, so we strive to have all our EVs at 80% at pick-up.
Unlock and open the Kia EV6
- Use the key fob to unlock your Kia EV6.
- Push the right side of the door handle with your thumb. Grab the ejected handle and pull to open.
Turn on the Kia EV6
- Press the brake pedal and hit the power button to start the vehicle.
Set mirrors and climate, and check battery level
- Press the L and R buttons on the arm rest to adjust the left and right exterior mirrors.
- The touchscreen displays features like navigation, audio settings, and climate control.
- Check battery power and estimated driving range through the touchscreen as well.
Put the Kia EV6 into gear
- Press the brake pedal and then find the gear selector in the center console.
- Shift the vehicle into Drive, then release the brake pedal. You can also shift into Reverse or Park with the gear selector.
EVs accelerate quickly! Press pedal gently
- Unlike a traditional car, EVs offer full power instantly so take care with the accelerator pedal.
EVs brake automatically! Lift foot off pedal to begin braking
- This one-pedal driving recharges the battery but takes a little getting used to.
Find a charging station
- Use the in-car navigation, or a trip planner like A Better Routeplanner, to find nearby charging stations, or to see them along your route.
- You can filter charging stations by speed: The higher the kW the faster the charge!
- DC Fast Charge | 50-350 kW
20-60 minutes charge time to 80% full. Best if you plan around meals or short activity. - AC Level 2 | 7-19 kW
4-10 hours charge time to 80% full. Best if you plan for overnight, workday, or daylong event
- DC Fast Charge | 50-350 kW
- Once you find a nearby charger, you may have to download that network’s app to pay. Examples of charging station networks are: EVgo, Chargepoint, Blink, EVCS, and Electrify America.
Charge your Kia EV6
- The charging port is to the right of the trunk. Press the charging port door to open.
- Plug the charger into the port.
- Follow instructions in the charging station's interface to begin the charging session.
- In the car, the center display shows the remaining estimated charging time, or if charging is not working as intended.
- To stop charging, press the button by the charging input socket. The vehicle will need to be unlocked to connect and disconnect the cable successfully!
Increase the range of your Kia EV6
There are a few things you can do to increase the charge range of an EV:
- Cut down on quick acceleration as much as possible and avoid slamming on the brakes. Driving slowly and carefully will use less power.
- Turning on Eco mode is an efficient way to stretch the battery range of your EV. You might not get the same pickup, but you’ll be able to cover more miles on one charge.
- Functions can drain battery power. Reduce your usage of features like infotainment systems or A/C and to extend battery range.
- Ensuring that your tires are inflated to the correct pressure can help make your Kia EV6 more economical. Low pressure tires (and even high pressure) can have a negative effect on the car’s efficiency, as well as your driving experience.
- Plan your routes. High speed roads, like freeways, will use more energy. Sometimes, taking the back roads could help with energy consumption.
More about the Kia EV6
- Long distance, with low emissions. A Kia EV6 can cover up to 328 miles on one charge— that’s less than the drive from New York to Boston! With miles and miles of ride, it’s a goodbye to range anxiety. Plus, speedy charge times mean you’re not waiting around for your electric vehicle battery to top up.
- On the outside, you’re met with sleek aesthetics. On the inside, you’re looking at roomy interiors, immersive tech and smart navigation.
