Set the V2L discharge floor, connect dry compatible equipment to the V2L adapter and confirm the adapter light before drawing power.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the 2025 U.S.-market EV9 owner's manual. The exterior V2L adapter is equipment- and market-dependent and may be an accessory.
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Verified in the 2025 U.S.-market EV9 owner's manual. The exterior V2L adapter is equipment- and market-dependent and may be an accessory.
- 2025 EV9 Electric models equipped with the exterior V2L connector or adapter
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Step by step.
- 01
Open Electric Vehicle settings and set the minimum battery percentage to retain for V2L use.
- 02
Inspect the V2L adapter, charge inlet and grounded appliance plug; keep every connection dry and undamaged.
- 03
Connect the appliance to the V2L outlet and close the outlet cover around its cord.
- 04
Insert the V2L connector fully into the EV9 charging inlet, then press the connector switch.
- 05
Confirm the operating light turns on before starting the appliance; switch V2L off before disconnecting.
Important limits
- V2L stops at the selected reserve and can also stop because of overload or temperature protection.
- Use only dry, undamaged, grounded equipment within the adapter's rated output; never handle it with wet hands.
- V2L use reduces remaining range, and the vehicle cooling fan may start automatically.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the light stays off, confirm the reserve is below the EV9's current state of charge.
- ✓If output stops, disconnect high-demand devices and check the cluster for an overload or temperature message.
- ✓If a known-compatible device also fails, stop using the adapter and have an authorized Kia dealer inspect it.
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2025 Kia EV9 Owner's Manual — Vehicle-to-Load
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