Home Charging Issue After EV6 Software Recall

[Sigurd_Styrbjornsson]

Hey everyone, I’ve been enjoying my Kia EV6 Wind AWD and its smooth charging experience at home, up until about two weeks ago. After a recent software recall update, I’ve noticed a significant drop in the charging rate, and I’m trying to figure out whether it’s an issue with my car or my charger.

Here’s the setup: I use an Emporia Level II charger connected to a 60-amp dedicated breaker, configured for a max charge rate of 48A (11.5 kW). Previously, everything worked perfectly, and the charger would stay steady at 48A. Now, when I plug in my EV6, it starts charging at 48A but drops to 30A after about 15 minutes.

I took the car back to Kia, but they couldn’t pinpoint the issue. They didn’t have the app to measure the charge rate directly, so they suggested I monitor it at home and return with the car at 30% battery to compare my charger’s performance with theirs.

Has anyone else experienced something similar? Could this be related to the software recall? Or is it possible my Emporia charger has developed an issue?

 

[InLoveWithEVs]

So, did it happen AFTER after the car was recalled? Then your setup is not wrong at all. In this case, the recall did something "bad" to the car. In the end, they have to take responsibility. Though, I would check the charger, too. Cuz, why not?

 

[Kia6Driver24]

So, did it happen AFTER after the car was recalled? Then your setup is not wrong at all. In this case, the recall did something "bad" to the car. In the end, they have to take responsibility. Though, I would check the charger, too. Cuz, why not?

Pretty logic.

 

[Jamie]

It could be related to the software update, as some updates affect charging behavior. I’d keep monitoring it.

 

[Kang1980]

Looks like that update could be causing the issue, especially if everything was fine before. I'd also suggest trying another charger just to rule out whether it’s the car or the Emporia. Let’s see if the car's software was adjusted to throttle the charge rate, or if there's a deeper electrical issue.

 

[Mia_Winters]

If Kia can’t figure it out, that’s concerning. This sounds like a software issue, but there’s also a chance your charger is throttling due to heat or voltage fluctuations. Have you tried charging at a public Level 2 station to see if the problem persists?

 

[azolamarinara]

recall updates usually cause weird glitches and people think it's a different issue. Dropping from 48 amps to 30 after 15 minutes is a big hit and sounds like it could be a software bug maybe the update messed with the charging curve or temperature management. But it could also be your Emporia charger acting up even though it was fine before. Try testing your charger with another EV if you can find one or borrow a friend's charger to see if it's your car or the charger.