Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 Hybrid Driving System and Components of the Hybrid

The Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 is equipped with a hybrid driving system that powers both its electric and gasoline engines. The system comprises various components that work in unison to deliver efficient and high-performance driving. At the core of the system is a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that is paired with a high-capacity electric motor to generate up to 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The electric motor receives power from a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, which can be charged through an external power source. The Sportage PHEV features multiple driving modes, including all-electric, hybrid, and gasoline-only modes. The all-electric mode allows the vehicle to run on the electric motor alone, providing a range of up to 42 km (26 miles) on a single charge. In hybrid mode, the vehicle combines the power of the electric motor and gasoline engine to deliver optimal balance between performance and efficiency. In gasoline-only mode, the vehicle operates solely on the gasoline engine, ensuring maximum range and power. Other key components of the hybrid system include a regenerative braking system that recharges the battery while braking and an advanced power management system that optimizes the utilization of both electric and gasoline engines. The Sportage PHEV is also fitted with an electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission, which ensures smooth and efficient shifting of gears.

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Hybrid Driving System

 e-Handling (Electrically Assisted Handling Performance)/e-EHA (Electrically Evasive Handling Assist) (for hybrid vehicle)

e-Handling controls the electric motor while turning around to improve handling performance, driving safety, convenience and ride comfort.
e-EHA connects FCA (Forward Collision Avoidance Assist) and the electric motor to provide assistance to avoid collision so that prompt collision avoidance is available while FCA warning appears.

• * e-Handling stands for Electrically Assisted Handling Performance.
• * e-EHA means Electrically Evasive Handling Assist.

Operating condition(s)

• e-Handling starts to work by identifying entry or exit conditions if the driver operates the steering wheel over a certain level when the vehicle speed is between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 74.5 mph (120 km/h).
• e-EHA operates if there is urgent steering wheel operation while FCA (Forward Collision Avoidance Assist) warning appears.

Non-operating condition(s)

• When ESC operates
•  When ABS works

CAUTION
The system does not work under the following conditions.

• When the ESC operation stop light is on
•  When it does not work due to a malfunction of an electronic device
•  When the manual shift mode is set
• The gear shift is not in D (Drive)

Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle

Plug-in hybrid vehicle components

* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

1. Engine: 1.6L
2. Motor: 66.9kW
3. Transmission: 6AT
4. Hybrid starter generator (HSG)
5. HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit)
6. High voltage battery system
7. Regenerative brake system
8. Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) The Hybrid battery uses high voltage to operate the electric motor and other components. High voltage is dangerous if touched. Your vehicle is equipped with orange-colored insulation and covers over the high voltage components to protect people from electric shock. High voltage warning labels are attached to some system components as additional warnings. Have your vehicle serviced by a professional workshop. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit) *1

 

High voltage battery system *2

1. *Located in the engine compartment
2. * Located under the 1st row seats

WARNING
High voltage components
Never touch orange-colored or high-voltage labeled components, including wires, cables, and connections. When the insulators or covers are damaged or removed, severe injury or death from electrocution may occur.

WARNING
Avoid Touching the Hybrid Power Control Unit
While replacing the fuses in the engine compartment, never touch the HPCU. The HPCU carries high voltage. Touching the HPCU may result in electrocution, serious injury, or death.

CAUTION
High Voltage Battery Damage
When loading your vehicle, be careful of transporting items in a manner that could damage the high-voltage battery. Do not store items on top of the high-voltage battery or overload the trunk area. Such actions may ultimately damage the high-voltage battery unit.

WARNING
In the hybrid system, the hybrid battery uses high voltage to operate the motor and other components. This high-voltage hybrid battery system can be very dangerous.
Never touch the hybrid system. When you touch the hybrid battery system, serious injury or death may occur.

CAUTION
Be careful when loading flammable liquid in the passenger compartment. It could cause operational and safety degradation if the liquid leaks and flows in the high-voltage battery.

Drive motor *3

• * 3: Located in the engine compartment

WARNING
Battery electrolyte
As with all batteries, avoid fluid contact with the hybrid battery. If the battery is damaged and if electrolyte comes in contact with your body, clothes or eyes, immediately flush with a large quantity of fresh water.

WARNING
After-market battery charger
Do not use an after-market battery charger to charge the hybrid battery. Doing so may result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
High waters

• Avoid high waters as this may result in your vehicle becoming saturated with water and could compromise the high voltage components.
• Do not touch the any of the high-voltage components within your vehicle if your vehicle has been submerged in water equal to half of the vehicle height. Touching high voltage components once submerged in water could result in severe burns or electric shock that could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
Carrying liquids in a liftgate
Do not load large amounts of water in open containers into the vehicle. If the water spills onto the HEV battery, it may cause a short and damage the battery.

CAUTION
Cleaning engine
When you clean the engine compartment, do not wash using water. Water may cause electric arcing to occur and damage electronic parts and components.

WARNING
Exposure to high-voltage

• High voltage in the hybrid battery system is very dangerous and can cause severe burns and electric shock. This may result in serious injury or death.
•  For your safety, never touch, replace, dismantle or remove any portion of the hybrid battery system including components, cables and connectors.

WARNING
Use of water or liquids
If water or liquids come into contact with the hybrid system components, and you are also in contact with the water, severe injury or death due to electrocution may occur.

WARNING
Hot components
When the hybrid battery system operates, the HEV battery system can be hot. Heat burns may result from touching even insulated components of the HEV system.

CAUTION
Prolonged parking
Prolonged parking might cause battery discharge and operation failure due to natural discharge. Driving the vehicle approximately once every 2 months, more than 9 miles (15 km) is recommended. The battery will be charged automatically when driving the vehicle.

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-coloured or high-voltage labelled components, including wires, cables, and connections. When the insulators or covers are damaged or removed, severe injury or death from electrocution may occur.

WARNING
While replacing the fuses in the engine compartment, never touch the HPCU. The HPCU carries high voltage. Touching the HPCU may result in electrocution, serious injury, or death.

WARNING
In the hybrid system, the hybrid battery uses high voltage to operate the motor and other components. This high-voltage hybrid battery system can be very dangerous.
Never touch the hybrid system. When you touch the hybrid battery system, serious injury or death may occur.

CAUTION
Be careful when loading flammable liquid in the luggage compartment. It could cause operational and safety degradation if the liquid leaks and flows in the high voltage battery.

Drive motor *3

• * 3: Located in the engine compartment

WARNING

•  Do not disassemble the high-voltage motor connector. The high-voltage motor connector may contain residual high voltage. Coming in contact with high voltage may result in death or serious injury.
• Your vehicle’s hybrid system should only be inspected or repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

• Do not disassemble or assemble the high-voltage battery system. Doing so may result in electric shock, causing death or serious injury.
• If you disassemble or assemble hybrid system components improperly, it may damage the performance and reliability of your vehicle.
•  If electrolyte comes in contact with your body, clothes or eyes, immediately flush with a large quantity of fresh tap water. Have your eyes examined by a doctor as soon as possible.

WARNING
Never assemble or disassemble the high-voltage battery system.

• If you assemble or disassemble the high-voltage battery system, the durability and performance of the vehicle may be damaged.
•  When you want to check the high-voltage battery system, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
•  Do not touch the high-voltage battery and high-voltage cable connected to a motor (orange color). Severe burns and electric shock may occur. For your safety, do not touch the cover of electronic components and electronic cable. Do not remove the cover of electronic components and electronic cable. In particular, never touch the high-voltage battery system when the

WARNING

•  Never use the package modules (high voltage battery, inverter and converter) for any other purpose.
•  Do not use an unauthorized battery charger to charge the high-voltage battery. Doing so may result in death or serious injury.
•  Never locate the high voltage system near or in a fire.
•  Never drill into or strike the package module. Otherwise, it may be damaged. An electric shock may occur, resulting in serious injury or death.

NOTICE

•  When the vehicle is paint baked, do  not bake over 30 minutes in 158°F (70°C) or 20 minutes in 176°F (80°C) degree.
• Do not wash the engine compartment, using water. Water may cause an electric shock and damage the electronic components.

WARNING

This hybrid vehicle uses the hybrid battery system inverter and converter to generate high voltage. High voltage in the hybrid battery system is very dangerous and may cause severe burns and electric shock. This may result in serious injury or death.

• For your safety, never touch, replace, disassemble or remove the hybrid battery system including components, cables and connectors. Severe burns or electric shock may result in serious disassembly or removal the hybrid battery system including components, cables and connectors. Severe burns or electric shock may result in serious injury or death when you fail to follow this warning.
•  When the hybrid battery system operates, the hybrid battery system can be hot. Always be careful because burns or electric shock may be caused by high voltage.
• Do not spill liquid on the HPCU, HSG, motor and fuses. If the hybrid system components come in contact with liquid, it may result in electric shock.

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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 cooling duct for the hybrid battery with a dry cloth on a regular basis.

WARNING
Air Intake

• Blocking the air intake behind the rear seats may damage the HEV battery
• Do not allow any water into the air intake even when cleaning. If any water enters the air intake, the Hybrid battery may cause an electric shock which can cause serious injury or death due to electrocution.

WARNING
Interference with electronic medical devices

• Electromagnetic waves that are generated from the charger can impact medical electric devices such as an implantable cardiac pacemaker. When using such medical electric devices, ask your medical professional and the device manufacturer whether charging your electric vehicle will impact the operation of the medical electric devices.

Service interlock connector

DANGER

In case of emergency, cut the service interlock connector cable to isolate the high voltage of the battery.

WARNING
Service interlock connector
Never touch the safety plug. The safety plug is attached to the high-voltage hybrid battery system. Touching the safety plug may result in death. Service personnel should follow the appropriate procedures in the service manual.

If an accident occurs

WARNING

•  For your safety, do not touch the high-voltage cables, connectors and package modules. High voltage components are orange in color.
•  Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside of the vehicle. Never touch the wires or cables, because an electrical shock, an injury, or a death may occur.
•  Any gas or electrolyte leakage from your vehicle is not only poisonous but also flammable. Upon witnessing one of those, open the windows, and remain a safe distance from the vehicle out of the road. Immediately call emergency services or contact an authorized Kia dealer and advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.
•  When the vehicle is severely damaged, remain a safe distance of 49 ft. (15 m) or more between your vehicle and other vehicles/ flammables.

NOTICE
If a fire occurs:

• If a small-scale fire occurs, use a fire extinguisher (ABC, BC) that is meant for electrical fires.
  If it is impossible to extinguish the fire in the early stage, remain a safe distance from the vehicle and immediately call your local fire emergency responders. Also, advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved. If the fire spreads to the high-voltage battery, large amount of water is needed to put out the fire. Using small amount of water or fire extinguishers not meant for electrical fires could cause serious injury or death from electrical shocks.
•  Upon witnessing any sparks, gases, flames, or fuel leakage of your vehicle, immediately call emergency services or contact an authorized Kia dealer. Also, advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.

WARNING
When a submersion in water occurs:
When your vehicle is flooded in water, a high-voltage battery may cause shock or fires. Thus, turn the hybrid system OFF, take the key in your possession and escape to a safe place. Never attempt physical contact with your flooded vehicle. Immediately contact an authorized Kia dealer and advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.

When the hybrid vehicle shuts off

When the high-voltage battery or 12-volt battery is discharged, or when the fuel tank is empty, the hybrid system may not operate while driving. When the Hybrid system does not operate, do the following:

1. Gradually reduce the vehicle speed. Pull over your vehicle off the road in a safe area.
2. Locate the shift dial in P (Park).
3.  Turn ON the hazard warning flashers.
4. Turn OFF the vehicle, and try to start the hybrid system again, while depressing the brake pedal and turning on the ENGINE START/STOP button.
5. 5. When the hybrid system still does not operate
   Before jump-starting the vehicle, check the fuel level and the exact procedure to jump-start. When the fuel level is low, do not attempt to drive the vehicle only with the battery power. The high-voltage battery may be discharged, and the hybrid system will turn OFF.

WARNING
Vehicle accident
Never touch electric wires or cable. If exposed electric wires or cables are visible inside or outside of your vehicle, an electric shock may occur.

WARNING
Putting out fire
Never use a small quantity of water to put out a fire in your vehicle. If a fire occurs, evacuate the car immediately and contact the fire department.

Q&A

What is a hybrid driving system?
A hybrid driving system is a propulsion system that combines the power of electric and gasoline engines to power a vehicle.

What is a plug-in hybrid vehicle?
A plug-in hybrid vehicle is a hybrid vehicle that can be charged externally, allowing it to run on electric power alone for a certain distance before switching to the gasoline engine.

What is the power output of the Kia Sportage PHEV 2023?
The Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 produces up to 261 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

What is the battery capacity of the Sportage PHEV?
The Sportage PHEV comes with a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack.

How far can the Sportage PHEV go on electric power alone?
The Sportage PHEV can travel up to 42 km (26 miles) on a single charge in all-electric mode.

How long does it take to charge the battery of the Sportage PHEV?
It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to charge the battery of the Sportage PHEV with a Level 2 charger.

What are the different driving modes of the Sportage PHEV?
The Sportage PHEV has three driving modes – all-electric, hybrid, and gasoline-only modes.

What is the regenerative braking system of the Sportage PHEV?
The regenerative braking system of the Sportage PHEV captures the energy lost during braking and converts it into electricity to recharge the battery.

What is the role of the power management system in the Sportage PHEV?
The power management system in the Sportage PHEV optimizes the utilization of both the electric and gasoline engines, ensuring maximum efficiency and performance.

What is the electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission in the Sportage PHEV?
The electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission in the Sportage PHEV ensures smooth and efficient shifting of gears.

What are the advantages of a hybrid driving system?
Hybrid driving systems offer better fuel economy, reduced emissions, and improved performance compared to traditional gasoline engines.

How does a plug-in hybrid vehicle differ from a traditional hybrid vehicle?
A plug-in hybrid vehicle can be charged externally, allowing it to travel a certain distance on electric power alone before switching to the gasoline engine, while a traditional hybrid vehicle cannot be charged externally.

What is the role of the gasoline engine in the Sportage PHEV?
The gasoline engine in the Sportage PHEV provides additional power and range when needed, and also charges the battery while driving in hybrid mode.

What is the role of the electric motor in the Sportage PHEV?
The electric motor in the Sportage PHEV provides power to drive the vehicle in all-electric mode and also works in conjunction with the gasoline engine in hybrid mode.

What are the benefits of driving a plug-in hybrid vehicle?
Driving a plug-in hybrid vehicle can help reduce fuel costs and emissions while offering the convenience of both electric and gasoline power, making it a great choice for environmentally conscious drivers who also require longer-range capabilities.

Useful Link

View Full User Guide: Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/manuals.html
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