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DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE) / RANGE

Distance to Empty (DTE) or Range is the estimated distance an EV can be driven with the remaining electric energy until the battery reaches zero. Min is the Distance to empty with high energy consumption. Max is the Distance to empty with low energy consumption. DTE can vary depending on the selected drive mode, current driving conditions (outside temperature, rain, snow, wind, road surfaces), traffic, driving patterns, air conditioner, cargo weight, heater use, and other factors.

Range Guide Display: may help drivers achieve economic driving.

Distance to Empty (DTE): uses the driving history and current battery charge status to analyze DTE

Energy Consumption Gauge: when having reached an energy-saving level it will be visually indicated with a green or range bar:

Distance to empty using high energy consumption

Distance to empty using low energy consumption

Quick Tips:

  • When decelerating or driving downhill, regenerative braking charges the high voltage battery which decreases energy loss and increases the Distance to Empty or Range
  • When you set a destination via the on-board navigation system, DTE is calculated based on the route selected. By setting a final destination, DTE accuracy may improve. By knowing the final location, the vehicle can better predict the amount of battery energy it will need to reach that destination
  • When operating the climate control, use the DRIVER ONLY function to conserve energy
  • In cold weather, use scheduled heating to reduce the amount of energy consumption

Reminders:

  • If DTE displays “Zero Miles,” you need to charge the vehicle immediately
  • Distance to empty may depend on many factors such as the charge amount of the high voltage battery, weather, temperature, durability of the battery, geographical features, and driving style
  • Operating the climate control system may reduce the Distance to Empty

Certain features are available only on select Kia models.

Illustration(s) are for demonstration purposes only.

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