KIA Niro: Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Hybrid system overview (Kia NIRO Hybrid) / Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle

Plug-in hybrid vehicle components

* The actual shape may differ from the illustration. Engine: 1.6L Motor: 32 kW (HEV) / 62 kW (PHEV) Transmission: 6DCT Hybrid starter generator (HSG) HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit) High voltage battery system Regenerative brake

Hybrid vehicle components

High voltage battery system HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit) *1 High voltage battery system *2 * 1: Located in the engine compartment * 2: Located under the 2nd row seats WARNING Never touch orange colored or high voltage labeled compo

Hybrid battery cooling duct (Hybrid vehicle)

| Under the rear seats The hybrid battery cooling duct is located under the rear seats. The cooling duct cools down the hybrid battery. When the hybrid battery cooling duct is blocked, the hybrid battery may be overheated. Clean the cool

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High Voltage Battery Module Balancing & Voltage Measurement

After removing the defective module from the HV battery pack make carefully a visual check and then put back it into the safety disposal box. Warning The cell quantity varies per module number. Check before conducting procedure.

Review of electric vehicle

An electric vehicle is driven using a battery and an electric motor. While general vehicles use an internal combustion engine and gasoline as fuel, electric vehicles use electrical energy that is charged & stored inside the high voltage bat