[jyager12]

Question: does the AWD engage on demand when in EV mode or only in snow mode?

 

[Inforce]

AWD is engaged when in 'Normal, Sport or Snow'
RWD in 'ECO' unless you really put your foot down and the front motor engages.

 

[alexw]

RWD in 'ECO' unless you really put your foot down and the front motor engages.

My experience is that even pedal to the floor in Eco, not a lot extra happens. I'm not sure the front motor ever engages in Eco.

 

[Inforce]

My experience is that even pedal to the floor in Eco, not a lot extra happens. I'm not sure the front motor ever engages in Eco.

Hmm, thinking about it I think it only engages in ECO when I-Pedal is on.

If you got to the screen with the picture of the motors it shows the output/regen power flow, so that is the easiest way to check.

https://ev6.synology.me/en/res/images/OCV041417L.png
This is the screen I mean Energy flow (AWD)

 

[mmcavoy]

I haven't used Eco mode much, but I recall reading that it will normally use AWD momentarily when leaving from a complete stop to help minimize any wheelspin if the road is slippery.

Once you are rolling it will not engage the front motor to get more power or help with basic traction. It may use the front motor for regenerative braking in certain modes.

I suspect it will use the front as a drive motor if necessary to maintain stability of the vehicle. For example, if you get into a skid, it can use the front motor to help pull the front out. I don't really recommend testing this, though.

 

[Inforce]

Well of anyone can make sense of what the manual says -

ECO mode
ECO mode is a driving mode in which the vehicle can change the engagement status of the motor according to the situation required. Auto changing the driving mode (2WD/AWD) helps improve energy efficiency.

Electric energy efficiency varies according to the driver's driving habit and road condition.

• When ECO mode is selected, the ECO indicator will appear on the instrument cluster and the color of the mood lamp will change.
• When ECO mode is activated:
  • The acceleration response may be slightly reduced if the accelerator pedal is depressed moderately.
  • The air conditioner performance may be limited.

The situations above are normal conditions when ECO mode is activated to help improve electric energy efficiency.

Particulary this bit - Auto changing the driving mode (2WD/AWD) helps improve energy efficiency

 

[AlbatrossCafe]

Front motor 100% WILL ENGAGE in Eco. Watch the screen where it tells you where power is going to each tire. It usually happens if it is slipping, e.g .if road is wet

 

[AlbyVaz]

For me, when the Eco setting is selected, not much additional happens as well.

 

[alexw]

Front motor 100% WILL ENGAGE in Eco. Watch the screen where it tells you where power is going to each tire. It usually happens if it is slipping, e.g .if road is wet

That’s fair - it doesn’t NEVER engage. Just not on throttle alone.

 

[fbov]

RWD in 'ECO' unless you really put your foot down and the front motor engages.

ECO is AWD at low speed, on steep hills, and when traction is compromised. Dash display will tell you that.

Not sure your foot can access AWD alone, without first losing traction to some degree.

I think it only engages in ECO when I-Pedal is on.

I-pedal is full-time AWD.

 

[muro2023]

항목	2WD → 4WD 전환 조건	4WD → 2WD 전환 조건
드라이브 모드	SNOW, SPORT 모드 선택 시	※ 좌측의 조건 미 충족 및 아래 조건 만족 시 ECO 모드 선택 시 (단, 15kph 이하는 연결) ABS 작동 시
급격한 조향 시	조향각 60° 이상, 각가속도 40°/초
구배로 주행	구배 8% 이상
차속 (kph)	15 이하, 120 이상(Normal 모드 한정)
운전자의 가속 의지	운전자의 요구 토크가 후륜 최대 토크보다 클 경우
전자 제어 제동 장치 작동	TCS, ESC 작동 시

 

[KiaevCan]

항목	2WD → 4WD 전환 조건	4WD → 2WD 전환 조건
드라이브 모드	SNOW, SPORT 모드 선택 시	※ 좌측의 조건 미 충족 및 아래 조건 만족 시 ECO 모드 선택 시 (단, 15kph 이하는 연결) ABS 작동 시
급격한 조향 시	조향각 60° 이상, 각가속도 40°/초
구배로 주행	구배 8% 이상
차속 (kph)	15 이하, 120 이상(Normal 모드 한정)
운전자의 가속 의지	운전자의 요구 토크가 후륜 최대 토크보다 클 경우
전자 제어 제동 장치 작동	TCS, ESC 작동 시

Thanks!

I’m not sure I understand this one

ECO 모드 선택 시 (단, 15kph 이하는 연결)

I get that Eco mode switches 4WD to 2WD but I don’t understand the “except 15km/h or more, it’s connected” (at least that’s how it is translated into English). I assume it means 15km/h or less?

 

[Inforce]

Thanks!

I’m not sure I understand this one

When ECO mode is selected (However, connection under 15kph)

I get that Eco mode switches 4WD to 2WD but I don’t understand the “except 15km/h or more, it’s connected” (at least that’s how it is translated into English). I assume it means 15km/h or less?

When you pull away, the car is in AWD drive and then drops to RWD.

I noticed this on my one when playing with ECO mode.

 

[KiaevCan]

When you pull away, the car is in AWD drive and then drops to RWD.

I noticed this on my one when playing with ECO mode.

I have noticed that. (And I’ve noticed it at higher speeds than 15km/h especially if I’m starting on a hill). I’m assuming it’s a google translation error.

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

AWD will work in Eco mode, if the car determines wheel spin or you put your foot to the floor but I expect the amount of driver to the front wheels will be very low 10 to 20 percent.

 

[aplaceonalake]

항목	2WD → 4WD 전환 조건	4WD → 2WD 전환 조건
드라이브 모드	SNOW, SPORT 모드 선택 시	※ 좌측의 조건 미 충족 및 아래 조건 만족 시 ECO 모드 선택 시 (단, 15kph 이하는 연결) ABS 작동 시
급격한 조향 시	조향각 60° 이상, 각가속도 40°/초
구배로 주행	구배 8% 이상
차속 (kph)	15 이하, 120 이상(Normal 모드 한정)
운전자의 가속 의지	운전자의 요구 토크가 후륜 최대 토크보다 클 경우
전자 제어 제동 장치 작동	TCS, ESC 작동 시

That's a great resource Thanks Muro 2023!
Here's a translation:

Item	2WD > 4WD transition condition	4WD > 2WD transition condition
drive mode	When SNOW or SPORT mode is selected	When the conditions on the left are not met and the conditions below are satisfied ECO: When mode is selected (However, connection under 15kph) ABS: In Operation
When Steering Suddenly	Steering angle over 60 deg. Angular acceleration 40 deg/sec.
Driving on a grade	Gradient 8% or more
Vehicle Speed (KPH)	15 or less, 120 or more (normal mode only)
Drivers willingness to accelerate	When the drivers requested torque is greater than the maximum torque of the rear wheels
Electronically controlled brake operation	When TCS and ECS are operating