6 Ways to Keep Your 2025 Kia EV Cool and Efficient This Summer

Summer heat can drain your electric vehicle's battery faster than you think. With temperatures already climbing as we head into June, Niagara Falls drivers need practical strategies to maintain their EV's range during hot weather. The 2025 Kia EV6 and EV9 include built-in features that help, but knowing how to use them makes all the difference.

Your electric vehicle works harder in summer heat. Air conditioning pulls power from the same battery that moves your car. High temperatures also affect how efficiently your battery stores and delivers energy. The good news? Simple changes to your driving and charging habits can keep your range strong all season long.

1- Charge During Cool Hours

Your battery charges more efficiently in cooler temperatures. Both the 2025 EV6 and EV9 can handle fast charging - the EV6 goes from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes, while the EV9 does it in 24 minutes. But charging during early morning or late evening reduces stress on your battery.

Set your charging schedule to finish just before you leave. This keeps your battery cool and topped up. Many drivers in the Niagara region find that charging after 9 PM or before 7 AM works best during summer months.

2- Pre-Cool While Plugged In

Use grid power instead of battery power to cool your car. Both vehicles let you pre-condition the cabin while still connected to your charger. This means you start your trip with a cool car and a full battery.

The EV9's tri-zone climate control is particularly useful here. You can cool just the driver's area if you're travelling alone, saving energy for longer trips. The EV6 offers similar pre-conditioning through its smart key system.

3- Use Seat Cooling Instead of Full AC

Both the EV6 and EV9 offer heated and air-cooled seats. These use much less energy than cooling the entire cabin. On moderately warm days, seat cooling combined with open windows at lower speeds can maintain comfort while preserving range.

The EV9's captain's chairs in premium trims include individual cooling controls. This lets passengers adjust their comfort without affecting the whole vehicle's energy consumption.

4- Choose Eco Drive Mode

Drive Mode Select in both vehicles includes an Eco setting that reduces air conditioning load automatically. This mode also adjusts throttle response and regenerative braking to stretch your range further.

In Eco mode, your air conditioning runs at reduced power, and the system prioritizes efficiency over maximum cooling. You'll still stay comfortable, but your battery will last longer between charges.

5- Plan Routes With Elevation Changes

Both the EV6 and EV9 recover energy through regenerative braking. Routes with gentle downhill sections let you recapture energy while maintaining speed. The Niagara region's varied terrain offers many opportunities to use this feature effectively.

Highway 420 from the QEW to the falls, for example, includes several elevation changes where regenerative braking can add range to your trip. The vehicles' navigation systems can help identify efficient routes that maximize energy recovery.

6- Monitor Your Range in Real Time

Both vehicles display energy consumption in real time through their digital instrument clusters. The EV6's 12.3" display and the EV9's dual-screen setup show exactly how much range you're using. Watch these displays to understand how different driving styles affect your summer range.

You'll quickly learn which habits drain your battery fastest. Most drivers find that steady speeds between 60-80 km/h offer the best efficiency, even with air conditioning running.

Keep Your Range Strong All Summer

Your 2025 Kia EV6 or EV9 can handle summer driving with smart planning. The vehicles' thermal management systems work automatically to protect your battery. Your job is to use the available features wisely and adjust your habits for hot weather.

Both vehicles offer enough range for most summer road trips. The EV6 delivers up to 513 km on a single charge, while the EV9 provides up to 489 km. With thousands of NACS charging stations now accessible across Ontario, longer trips remain practical even in peak summer heat.

Experience how these advanced electric vehicles handle summer driving conditions. Visit Cardinal Kia in Niagara Falls to test the cooling features and range capabilities that make hot weather driving effortless in the 2025 EV6 and EV9.

To learn more about the 2025 Kia EV6, visit Kia.ca