π Battery preconditioning is a new update for 2022+ Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.
π The update allows the battery to heat up before charging for optimal performance.
π‘οΈ Battery preconditioning only activates when the battery is below 70Β°F/21Β°C and above 20% charge.
π Battery preconditioning function can be activated using the onboard navigation system.
β° Preconditioning occurs when the vehicle is about 30-35 miles or 30 minutes away from a DC fast charger.
π The preconditioning process is indicated by a message in the digital cluster and an icon in the battery indicator.
πΊοΈ You can add a waypoint for a DC fast charger on your route to the Final Destination using the infotainment system.
β‘ By selecting a compatible DC fast charger as a waypoint, the car will start the preconditioning process to optimize battery performance.
π The preconditioning process can be seen in the digital gauge cluster and the infotainment screen.
π Battery preconditioning is activated for optimal DC fast charging.
π Using the Final Destination as the DC fast charger activates the battery preconditioning system.
β Saving a local DC fast charge station as a favorite enables regular use of the battery preconditioning system.
π Battery preconditioning enables faster DC charging in colder weather.
π Select a local DC fast charger within 30 miles to start pre-conditioning the battery system.
β‘οΈ Verifying the functioning of battery preconditioning without an OBD2 port scanner.
π The battery preconditioning system in the 2022+ Hyundai Ioniq 5/Kia EV6 is discussed, but the implementation is not as simplistic or comprehensive as Tesla's system.
π§ Unlike Tesla's system, the Hyundai implementation requires manual planning of each charging stop, which can be cumbersome, especially for long trips.
πΊοΈ The search functionality for charging stations in the head unit of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is limited, making it difficult to find suitable stations along long-distance routes.
β‘οΈ Using a DC fast charger is important for optimal battery charging conditions.
π£οΈ Hyundai should improve the route planning feature to include DC fast charging stops.
π Tesla has better control over charging infrastructure and vehicle software.