Kia EV6: Driving your vehicle / Regenerative braking system

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Regenerative braking system

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The Kia EV6 regenerative braking system helps recharge the high-voltage battery while slowing down or braking the vehicle, improving overall driving efficiency and helping extend electric driving range.

Regenerative braking (Paddle shifter)

The Kia EV6 paddle shifter system allows the driver to manually adjust the regenerative braking level from 0 to 3 while decelerating or braking, helping improve driving efficiency and battery energy recovery.

Kia EV6 GT-Line regenerative braking paddle shifter controls — Figure 1. Type B (GT-Line)

Left side ( ): Increases Kia EV6 regenerative braking force and deceleration level.
Right side ( ): Reduces regenerative braking intensity and decreases deceleration.

Pull and hold the left-side Kia EV6 paddle shifter for more than 0.5 seconds to activate the One Pedal Driving function, which significantly increases regenerative braking.

While using this Kia EV6 feature, the vehicle can be brought to a complete stop simply by continuing to hold the paddle shifter.

For additional details, refer to the One Pedal Driving section.

Pull and hold the right-side Kia EV6 paddle shifter for more than 0.5 seconds to switch the Smart Regeneration System automatic braking adjustment ON or OFF.

For additional information, refer to the Smart Regeneration System section.

NOTE

The Kia EV6 paddle shifter system does not operate under the following conditions:

Both the ( ) and ( ) paddle shifters are pulled simultaneously.

The Kia EV6 is already decelerating because the brake pedal is being pressed.

Smart Cruise Control is currently activated.

The Kia EV6 regenerative braking system is limited because the high-voltage battery state of charge has reached 100%.

The Kia EV6 paddle shifter operation may be restricted under the following conditions:

SNOW mode is selected in the DRIVE MODE system.

A trailer is attached to the Kia EV6.

The currently selected Kia EV6 regenerative braking level is displayed on the instrument cluster for easy driver reference.

Kia EV6 regenerative braking level indicator on instrument cluster

The default Kia EV6 regenerative braking setting and available adjustment range vary depending on the selected drive mode.

Drive mode	Adjustable range
SNOW	0–1
ECO	0–3
NORMAL	0–3
SPORT	0–3
MY DRIVE	0–3

For more details, refer to the Kia EV6 Drive Mode Integrated Control System section.

One pedal driving

The Kia EV6 One Pedal Driving feature allows the vehicle to decelerate and stop primarily using regenerative braking control through the accelerator pedal and left paddle shifter.

Shifting conditions not met, Reduce speed, then shift

To operate

Other information:

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual: Noise and smoke

When the airbags in the Kia EV6 deploy, a loud noise will be heard and smoke or powder may appear inside the cabin. This is a normal result of the airbag inflator operation and does not indicate a fire. Following deployment, occupants may experience temporary breathing discomfort caused by the force of the seat belt, airbag deployment, and exposure to the harmless smoke and powder released during inflation.

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual: Basic function

Kia EV6 Smart Cruise Control operates when the following conditions are satisfied: The gear selector is in D (Drive). Your Kia EV6 driving speed is within the applicable operating range: 5–120 mph (10–180 km/h) 0–120 mph (0–180 km/h) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is turned ON and available.