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    Charging to only 80% when not using timed charging?

    I'm pretty sure its a sliding scale, so 100% is bad, 90% is less bad, 80% is even less bad, etc. There is no "magic number", so for example, if you were able to keep your battery between say 40% and 60%, that would be optimal, but realistically the degradation isn't linear so for practical...
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    Kia Navigation Updater is available in US and Canada

    I was going to ask if it updated the charger locations. To be fair, the original charger locations are so out of date now that they're useless. So an updated list would be good, or just forget about it and use the PlugShare app like everyone else. Too bad PlugShare doesn't support the Auto...
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    Battery Ageing Model

    Out of curiosity, what were your observed battery temps at 80mph vs 65mph, and what was the outside temp during each?
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    Uh-oh - Gear oil leak

    An update on my car's repair. KIA Customer Care Canada delivered the car to the nearest EV certified dealer in BC, approx. 450KMs away. They ran the diagnostics, etc. and filed for the battery replacement under warranty at my request (no fee). KIA approved the replacement and the battery has...
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    Analysis of a replacement battery.

    That's fantastic! Looking forward to seeing how mine works out in this harsh Canadian climate.
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    request more info on P1BA1 - DTC code

    I don't know anything about the code you are seeing, but if you are in Canada then your EV warranty is good until 160k. So you would still be covered under warranty. :)
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    Options to deal with degraded battteries other than warranty

    Yes this is fascinating to me. I love the idea of an "open market" of ideas forming around these cars with the ability to tailor and refresh the packs to meet your needs outside of the official manufacturer.
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    Uh-oh - Gear oil leak

    I called KIA Roadside assistance and they came and towed the car to the nearest KIA dealer in Calgary, AB. Dealer called and said they can't touch it because they are not EV Certified. Gave me the Canadian corporate number for Customer Assistance. So I called that number and explained the...
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    radiator fan spinning constantly while charging and torque data

    Here are the specs from the service manual: Operating rotational speed: 500 ~ 3740 rpm Operating voltage: 13.5 ~ 14.5 V Capacity: Min. 12 lpm (at 0.6 bar) Rated current: Below 2.5 A (at 14 V)
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    Where to keep spare Smart Key?

    Yep. The whole thing was pretty strange but kind of cool. Was thrilled when I found my second key there. 8-)
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    Uh-oh - Gear oil leak

    Well I will wait to see that KIA agrees that it is a warranty item before celebrating. My car needs a battery replacement as well so hopefully that can all be done at once.
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    radiator fan spinning constantly while charging and torque data

    Might be fine then. I didn't see any reference to a thermostat in the Service Manual. There was this bit: "Traction Motor System Description The motor, On-Board Charger (OBC), and Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) that makes up the main system in EV generates high heat when operating...
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    Uh-oh - Gear oil leak

    Took my 2016 soul out for an errand when I returned I noticed a rather large puddle of an oily substance on the floor directly below the motor. Imagine my ironic shock when I realized that my electric car had come down with a pretty large oil leak. I removed the plastic guard to see where the...
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    radiator fan spinning constantly while charging and torque data

    If your coolant pump isn't working for some reason that would lead to high coolant temps which would explain the fan running madly all the time trying to cool the non-circulating coolant. You'd think there would be a system fault if the pump had failed though. I'd take it the dealer asap to be...
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    2015 Soul EV: My Battery Replacement Story

    Can you explain in detail the process you went through to convince KIA to transport your car (assuming they did)? I'm facing the same issue but in Canada and would much prefer if KIA did the transport of my car to the nearest E-certified KIA dealership.
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    Soul EV Spy Questions and Answers

    Nice! Unfortunately (hopefully), I don't expect to see much in the way of negative temps. here now until fall.
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    Soul EV Spy Questions and Answers

    Nice! Any update on this issue?
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    A couple of noises?

    Well in Canada the factory warranty on the EV powertrain is 8 years, or 160,000kms. Your car is 2018, it's not 2020, so you should have 6 years remaining. ?
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    A couple of noises?

    Yes, these cars are so quiet that you can hear the brake calipers engaging when braking at low speeds. Not sure about the other sound though, my car makes or of ca-thud sound when the high voltage contactors engage/disengage, not a squeak. In any case, the entire electric drivetrain of the...
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