1

Hold the charging connector handle and pull it while pressing the release button (1).

Before disconnecting the charging connector, make sure the vehicle's doors are unlocked. When the doors are unlocked, the charging connector lock system will be triggered. And the charging connector will not be disconnected.

However, in While charging Mode, the lock is released automatically when charging is completed, and you can disconnect the charging connector.

For more information, refer to the More Details.

CAUTION

In order to disconnect the charging connector, release the door lock unlatch the charging connector lock system.

If not, the charging connector and the vehicle's charging inlet may be damaged.

CAUTION

When disconnecting the charging connector, do not try to disconnect it by force while not pressing the release button. This may damage the charging connector and vehicle charging inlet.

If the charging connector lock does not unlatch even after the vehicle's doors are unlocked, use the emergency release lever in the motor room and press the charging connector lock release button (1) to disconnect the charging connector. If such case occurs, the charging connector lock function may be defective so have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

2

Make sure to completely close the AC charging inlet cover.

3

Make sure to completely close the charging door.

4

Disconnect the plug from the household electric outlet. Do not pull the cable when disconnecting the plug.

5

Close the protective cover for the charging connector so that foreign substances do not flow into the terminal.

6

Put the charging cable inside the cable compartment to protect it.

Disconnecting the Portable Charging Cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)