Electric Vehicle

Using the Electric Vehicle menu (Type2)

You can use various EV-specific functions, such as driving and energy information views and vehicle charge scheduling.

On the All Menus screen, press EV.

  • Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options may differ.

The Electric Vehicle screen provides the following features and information:

  1. View the current battery level.
    • If you press the vehicle image, the energy information screen appears.
  2. Can search for nearby charging stations.
    • The details of charging stations displayed on the map screen may not match the actual information.
  3. View the distance to empty for the current climate control settings.
    • The details of drivable range displayed on the map screen may not match the actual information.
  4. Set the next departure time. ▶ See "Setting the next departure time."
  5. Configure settings to perform charging and/or climate control according to the departure time. ▶ See "Scheduling a charge and climate controls."
  6. Set an electricity usage limit. ▶ See "Setting an electricity usage limit (if equipped)."
  7. You can set to enable the Electric Vehicle mode. ▶ See "Configuring the EV settings."
  8. Move to the EV Range screen.
  9. The list of menu items appears.
    • •  Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or briefly press the power button.
    • •  Energy Information: You can view the drivable range, expected time required to complete charging, fuel efficiency graph and power consumption. ▶ See "Viewing the battery status/solar roof/electricity use/EV economy history."
    • •  Charging Station List: Can search for nearby charging stations. ▶ See "Searching for nearby charging stations."
    • •  EV Settings: You can set to enable the Electric Vehicle mode. ▶ See "Configuring the EV settings."
    • •  User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the online user manual for the system.
    • •  Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

When you want to drive beyond the drivable range, you can search for charging stations within the range and start route guidance to a selected charging station.

  1. Perform any of the following methods:
    • •  On the Electric Vehicle screen, press the Charging Station icon.
    • •  On the Home screen, press Navigation Menu ▶ Nearby POIs ▶ EV Charging Stations.
  2. Select the region to search on the left of the screen and then select the desired charging station on the right.
    • To see the desired charging station, press and then select the charging type and fuel brand.
    • To set a charging stations as a favorite, press to the right of its name. When a frequently visiting place is set as a favorite, you can easily search the location from the Favorite Stations menu.
  3. Check the location of the destination and then press Set as Destination.
  • Depending on the third-party service provider, basic information or status information on some charging stations may differ.

Provides a route that goes via charging stations, if the battery level is low and the vehicle cannot reach a waypoint or the destination.

  1. On the All Menus screen, press Navigation Menu and set the destination. ▶ See "Various ways to find routes."
  2. To use a route that goes via charging stations, press Yes.
  3. Confirm the charging stations and destination shown in the map, and press Start Guidance.
  4. Navigation begins, by the route that goes via charging stations begins.
    • View or edit recommended charging stations in Navigation Menu ▶ Edit Route.

Can check the drivable range under the remaining battery amount.

  • The details of drivable range displayed on the map screen may not match the actual information.
  1. Perform any of the following methods:
    • •  On the Electric Vehicle screen, press .
    • •  On the Navigation screen, press ▶ EV Range.
  2. On the EV Range screen, check how far you can drive with the current battery level.
    1. Used to change the map display mode.
      • •   (North Up 2D): Displays the map with the north fixed at the top.
      • •   (Heading Up 2D): Rotates the map depending on the travel direction.
      • •   (Heading Up 3D): Rotates the map depending on the travel direction for 3D view.
    2. You can adjust the volume of navigation or GPS warning sound.
    3. Zooms in the map.
    4. The scale of the map automatically changes.
    5. Zooms out the map.

You can view the drivable range, expected time required to complete charging, fuel efficiency graph and power consumption.

  1. Press the vehicle image on the Electric Vehicle screen.
  2. From the energy information screen, select an item to view the item information.
    • To access the online user's manual of the system from the Energy Information screen, press ▶ User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and scan the QR code.

Viewing the Battery Status

You can see the drivable distance and the estimated charging time.

On the energy information screen, press the Battery Status.

  • With the DC/AC charger, you can see the charging time to the target battery amount and the estimated drivable distance when fully charged. To set a target battery level, drag the control bar.
  • The details of drivable range displayed on the map screen may not match the actual information.
  • When accessing the energy information screen during charging or power transmission, the displayed screen is different depending on the charging / power transmission status.

Viewing the Solar Roof (if equipped)

You can see the total solar panel power generated.

On the energy information screen, press the Solar Roof.

  • The Total Cumulative Power Generation information resets when it reaches the maximum displayable value of 8,000 kWh.

Viewing the Electricity Use

You can view the power consumed by the drivetrain, climate control, electrical systems and battery care function.

On the energy information screen, press the Electricity Use.

Viewing the EV Economy History

You can view a graph of fuel efficiencies on individual dates.

On the energy information screen, press the EV Economy History.

Set the next departure time.

  1. On the Electric Vehicle screen, press Next Departure.
  2. Select the departure time and then press for the item.
    • To access the online user's manual on the Next Departure screen, press ▶ User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
  3. Set the time and day and then press OK.

You can configure various functions such as automatic battery charging or climate control according to the specified departure time.

  1. On the Electric Vehicle screen, press Scheduled Charging and Climate.
  2. Select and then change the settings.
    • To access the online user's manual on the Scheduled Charging and Climate screen, press ▶ User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.

Scheduling a charging

You can schedule the charging based on the departure time.

  1. On the Electric Vehicle screen, press Scheduled Charging and Climate.
  2. Select Scheduled Charging and then press .
  3. Select and then change the settings.
    1. You can set the off-peak electricity time.
    2. You can charge the battery for the next departure, primarily using off-peak hours to benefit from lower rates.
    3. You can charge the battery only during off-peak hours that offer a lower charging rate benefit.
  4. Press OK.
  • Scheduled charging is performed only when the charging connector is connected to the vehicle.

Scheduling climate controls

Configure settings to perform climate control at the next departure time.

  1. On the Electric Vehicle screen, press Scheduled Charging and Climate.
  2. Select Scheduled Climate and then press .
  3. Set the desired temperature and auto defogging and then press OK.

Set an electricity usage limit.

  • V2L is an abbreviation of Vehicle To Load.
  1. On the Electric Vehicle screen, press Electricity Use Settings (V2L).
  2. Set the minimum battery level.

    The battery power is consumed, with the exception of the power equivalent to the minimum battery level.

    • When an electricity usage limit is set, you cannot go below the minimum battery level when using power.
    • To access the online user manual of the system from the Electricity Use Settings (V2L) screen, press ▶ User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and scan the QR code.

You can see the total solar panel power generated.

  1. On the Electric Vehicle screen, press Solar Roof.
  2. View the solar roof information.
  • The Total Cumulative Power Generation information resets when it reaches the maximum displayable value of 8,000 kWh.

You can set convenience features available for electric vehicles.

  1. On the Electric Vehicle screen, press .
  2. Select and then change the settings.
    • Available options may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Max. % Charge

You can set the battery amount to charge.

  • AC charging ensures the optimal battery performance for a long time compared to DC charging.
  • When the battery amount reaches the target level, charging stops. When you charge only the required battery amount, it can ensure the optimal battery performance for a long time, compared to full battery charging.

AC Charging Current

You can set the charging current depending on the installed charger type.

  • The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.
  • If a problem occurs during charging, lower the charging current and try again. If you lower the charging current, it may take longer to charge the battery.

Winter Mode (if equipped)

Can increase the battery temperature in advance to enhance the charging and driving performance when scheduling charge or climate controls in winter. This decreases the drivable distance because it causes to drain the battery faster.

  • Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Battery Conditioning Mode (if equipped)

Use during the winter (low temperatures) to maintain driving performance and shorten DC charging time. However, using the feature and setting a DC charging station as a destination will reduce the driving range due to the vehicle preparing for DC battery charging conditions.

  • Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Utility Mode

Turns on utility mode. When this function is on, electric systems on the vehicle are operated using the driving (high-voltage) battery.

  • To turn off utility mode, press the Start button.

Smart Regeneration (if equipped)

Set to activate regenerative braking automatically based on the vehicle state or driving conditions.

Charging Connector Locking Mode (if equipped)

Configure the lock mode setting for the connected charging cable.

Charging Voice Prompts (if equipped)

Provides audible information about the charging status when the vehicle starts charging.

  • To turn off the Charging Voice Prompts, press Off.

Plug & Charge (if equipped)

Vehicle authentication, charging, and payment are automatically processed when connected to a charging cable. The charging service can be used after registering as a member. Only available in Plug & Charge service areas.