Kia EV2: Charging electric vehicle / Charging door. Opening and closing the charging door

Kia EV2 (QV1, 2026-2026) Owner's Manual / Electric vehicle guide / Charging electric vehicle / Charging door. Opening and closing the charging door

Opening and closing the charging door

Opening charging door

Firmly press the outer centre edge of the charging door flap on your Kia EV2.

Note that the charging door will remain securely locked and will not open if the vehicle doors are currently locked.
Smoothly pull the charging door cover open towards the front profile of the vehicle.

Closing charging door

Swing the charging door shut and gently press it inward to let it snap back into its flush original position.

Always double-check to verify that the flap is securely closed before driving off.

Charging electric vehicle

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Figure 1. AC charging cable (if equipped) The actual physical appearance of external charging units and the exact connection steps for your Kia EV2 might vary slightly depending on the specific equipment manufacturer...

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