Level 1 stops at 80%

[Latroon]

I've had my Soul EV for two weeks. When I first got it, I trickle charged overnight to 100%.

Since that first time, it stops at exactly 80%. I've got the UVO set on 100%. When the UVO sends me a message that charging has stopped, I reset it to 100% again, it charges for a minute or so, then stops.

Suggestions, please? Thanks in advance.

 

[mtndrew1]

Have you verified that the charge settings on the infotainment system in the car are set to 100%? The app can be a little flaky.

 

[Latroon]

The guy at my local dealership took out the main fuse, then put it back in. I'm back home, and the charge is up to 81%. Fingers crossed.....

 

[johntox]

Kia says only 80% allowed for 120 V charge to maximize life of battery

 

[2016Electric]

Kia says only 80% allowed for 120 V charge to maximize life of battery

I've never heard that level 1 has anything to do with that. 80% is alleged to help with battery life, but you can certainly charge to 100% with either level 1 or 2. As the other poster said, check your onboard computer settings. It sounds like the toggle is set to 80% on the time delay.

As for level 3 charging, this is restricted to 80 - 83% to protect the battery, but that has more to do with the speed of the charge and very high input current. Perhaps that's what the Kia person meant...