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Kia e-Niro 2019 – Lock command issue / implausible CAC & SOH values

Hello,

I recently installed an OVMS module in my 2019 Kia e-Niro and overall it works quite well.
SOC, GPS position and most vehicle data are working correctly.

However, I noticed two issues:

1. Lock command problem

  • Unlock command via OVMS works correctly.
  • Lock command does not work correctly.
  • Every time I try to lock the vehicle via OVMS:
    • the radio powers on
    • the vehicle attempts to lock
    • locking fails and the car remains unlocked

2. CAC and SOH values appear implausible

The reported battery values do not seem realistic:

  • CAC values are sometimes reported above 100 Ah
  • SOH is always shown as 100%
  • An independent battery health certificate reports approximately 93.6% SOH

Vehicle mileage is approximately 151,000 km.

Example:

  • OVMS reported CAC values up to around 114 Ah

Questions:

  • Is this a known issue in the Kia Niro EV module?
  • Are CAC and SOH directly read from the BMS or estimated/calculated by OVMS?

OVMS firmware:

  • 3.3.004
  • Kia module version: xkn 0.1.6

Thanks.

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