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April 30, 2025 Over-the-air update

Over-the-air: software update for V2X enhancement

Kia technical service bulletin OTA_ELE380 for 2024-2025 Kia EV9.

Bulletin number
OTA_ELE380
Component
Electrical system
Summary
OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR V2X ENHANCEMENT - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Vehicle Charging Management System (VCMS), Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), Rear Motor Control Unit (R_MCU), and Battery Management Unit (BMU) logic of certain 2024 and 2025 EV9 vehicles. This update is designed to enable your vehicle to be Vehicle to Everything (V2X) ready. V2X provides the ability to use your vehicle as an energy storage system for properly equipped homes. A compatible bi-directional charger (sold separately) is required. After activating the V2X feature in the Kia Connect Store, V2X can be used by connecting to a compatible bi-directional charger (sold separately). For more information about V2X, its benefits, and availability, please refer to the Kia Owner’s website.

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