Application for Certification - Part 1

Test Group

• Model Year: 2019

• Manufacturer Name: Kia Motors Corporation

• Test Group: KKMXV00.0L31

• Test Group Description: Battery Electric Vehicle

• Durability Group: KKMXEEENNL31

• Durability Group Description: N/A

• Vehicle Class: LDV

• Applicable Standards: FED: Tier-3 Bin 0

CAL: ZEV

• Emission Data Vehicle: DE926EU03AC / 0

• Carlines Covered by Certificate: Niro Electric

• EPA Response Requested by: Oct 4, 2018

• For Questions, Contact: Brogan Beyette

734-337-2364

E-mail: bbeyette@hatci.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Contents

Application

Common Test

Group

01 Correspondence and Communications x

02 Durability Group Description x

02.01 List of Vehicles in Durability Groups x

02.02 Catalyst Information x

03 Evaporative/Refueling Family Description x

03.01 Evaporative/Refueling General Description x

03.02 List of Vehicles in Evaporative Families x

04 Durability Test Procedure Description

04.01 Exhaust Durability Vehicle Test Data x

04.02 Evaporative/ORVR Durability Test Data x

04.03 Exhaust Durability Test Procedure x

04.04 Evaporative Durability Test Procedure x

05 Test Group Description x

06 Test Vehicle Description x

07 Test Results x

08 Statements of Compliance x

09 OBD System Description x

09.01 CARB Approval Letter x

10 Description of Alternate-Fueled Vehicles x

11 AECD Descriptions x

12 Description of Vehicles Covered by Certificate and

Test Parameters

12.01 Vehicle Parameters x

12.02 Test Parameters x x

13 Projected Sales x

14 Request for Certification x

15 Other Information

15.01 Certification Fee Filing Form x

15.02 Vehicle Emission Control Information Label x

15.03 ORVR Safety Statement x

15.04 Description of Charging Procedures x

16 California ARB Information x x

17 Service of Process x

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01.00 Correspondence and Communications

Please refer to Common Section 01.01.

For questions, call Brogan Beyette (734-337-2364).

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02.00 Durability Group Description

1. Durability Group Name : KKMXEEENNL31

2. Engine Type : Motor

3. Fuel Used : Electricity

4. Battery Capacity(s) : 180 Ah

5. Battery Chemistry(s) : NCM*1

6. Battery Duty Cycle Usage(s) : 10 years / 200,000miles

7. Battery Manufacturer : Hyundai Mobis (SKI)

8. Battery Construction : 5 modules (98 cells in total)

9. Battery Self-Discharge Information : <5.0% @SOC70%, RT for 6 months

10. Description of the Thermal Management System

The thermal management system for the battery is a forced air-cooling system, in which

cabin air is sucked through an inlet holes under front seats by cooling fan mounted in

trunk and expelled to outside through an outlet duct.

11. Battery Disposal Plan

See common section 02.01

(Note) *1

: Nickel Cobalt Manganese

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03.00 Evaporative/Refueling Family Description: Not Applicable

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04.00 Durability Procedure Description: Not Applicable

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05.00 Test Group Description

Test Group Name : KKMXV00.0L31

Vehicle Class(s) Covered : FED - LDV

CAL - PC

Sales Location/Emission Standard : FED - Tier-3 Bin 0 / Not Applicable

CAL - ZEV / Not Applicable

See CSI report for emission standard levels

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06.00 Test Vehicle Description

Durability Data Vehicle: Not Applicable

Emission Data Vehicle: Please refer to CSI report in 07.00

07.00 Test Results

07.01 VERIFY Certification Summary Information

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08.00 Emission Compliance Statement: Not Applicable

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10.00 Description of Alternate-Fueled Vehicles: Not Applicable

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12.00 Description of Vehicles Covered by Certificate and Test

Parameters

12.01 Vehicle Parameters

Carline 200

Model Name Niro Electric

Vehicle Classification LDV

Emission control System description N/A

Engine Code (Motor) EM16

Number of valves per cylinder N/A

Engine Displacement (L) N/A

Sales area 50-State

Transmission and overdrive Fixed Single Speed

SIL N/A

Tire size 215/55R17 (Michelin)

N/V Ratios 105.1

ETW(lb) 4250

Elec. Dyno.

Target Coefficient

A

Please refer to 12.02.01. B

C

Motor Type PMSM

*1 (IPM

*2)

Max. Power (kW) 150

Battery

Type Lithium ion

Rated Voltage (V) 356

Weight (lb) 1005.3

(Note) *1

: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

*2

: Interior Permanent Magnet

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12.02 Test Parameters

12.02.01 Test Parameters

T/M

Items Fixed Single Speed

Model Niro Electric

ETW 4250

Tire 215/55R17 (Michelin)

Single Roll Elec. Dyno.

Target Coefficient

A 32.717

B -0.1911

C 0.023073

Shift Schedule IDs N/A

Evap. Code N/A

Canister Loading

Flow Rate(g/hr) N/A

Capacity (g) N/A

Running Loss Fuel Tank Temp. N/A

Transmission Test Mode(s) Normal

Advanced technology system test mode(s) N/A

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12.02.02 Engine Starting Procedures

Please refer to Common Section 12.02.02.

12.02.03 Shift Schedules: Not Applicable

12.02.04 Transmission / Advanced Technology System Test Modes

Please refer to Common Section 12.02.04.

12.02.05 Running Loss Fuel Tank Temperature Profile: Not Applicable

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13.00 Projected Sales

Please refer to Common Section 13.00.

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14.00 Request for Certification

Mr. Daniel Cullen

Certification Division

Mobile Source Pollution Control

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2000 Traverwood Drive

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Subject: Request for Certificate of Conformity for 2019 Model Year Test Group KKMXV00.0L31

/ Evaporative Family N/A

Dear Mr. Daniel Cullen:

Kia Motors Corporation requests that EPA issue a Certificate of Conformity for the above subject test

group.

All vehicles within the above mentioned test group comply with the applicable regulations contained in

40 CFR86.188-01(d), (14) including the provisions of 40 CFR Parts 85, 86 and 600. This test group

also complies with California Air Resources Board, Final Regulation Order, Sections 1956.1, 1956.8,

1961, 1961.1, 1961.2 and 1961.3 Title 13, California Code of Regulations (as amended March 22,

2013).

The Part 1 Application for Certification has been prepared in accordance with the standardized format

recommended by EPA via its guidance document CD-14-19 (LDV/LDT/OCO/LIMO) Subject:

Certification Application Reporting Guidance, dated November 24, 2014.

If you have any questions in regard to the Certificate of Conformity do not hesitate to contact Brogan

Beyette at bbeyette@hatci.com or (734) 337-2364.

Sincerely,

E. T. Lee

General Manager

Regulation & Certification Team2

Kia Motors Corporation

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Ms. A. Hebert, Chief

Emissions Compliance, Automotive Regulation & Science Div

Air Resource Board

9480 Telstar Avenue, Suite 4

Elmonte, CA. 91731

Subject: Request for Certificate of Conformity for 2019 Model Year Test Group KKMXV00.0L31

/ Evaporative Family N/A

Dear Ms. A. Hebert:

Kia Motors Corporation requests that California Air Resources Board (CARB) issue an Executive Order

for the above subject test group.

All vehicles within the above mentioned test group comply with the applicable regulations contained in

40 CFR86.1844-01(d), (14) including the provisions of 40 CFR Parts 85, 86 and 600. This test group

also complies with California Air Resources Board, Final Regulation Order, Sections 1956.1, 1956.8,

1961, 1961.1, 1961.2 and 1961.3 Title 13, California Code of Regulations (as amended October 12,

2015).

The Part 1 Application for Certification has been prepared in accordance with the standardized format

recommended by EPA via its guidance document CD-14-19 (LDV/LDT/OCO/LIMO) Subject:

Certification Application Reporting Guidance, dated November 24, 2014.

If you have any questions in regard to the Executive Order do not hesitate to contact Brogan Beyette at

bbeyette@hatci.com or (734) 337-2364.

Sincerely,

E.T Lee

General Manager

Regulation & Certification Team 2

Kia Motors Corporation

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15.00 Other Information

15.01 Certification Fee Filing Form

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15.02 Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label (TBD)

15.03 ORVR Safety Statement: Not Applicable

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16.00 California ARB Information

16.01 Exhaust Emission Control System (Tune-up label)

Test Group Name Model Exhaust Emission

Control System

KKMXV00.0L31 Niro Electric N/A

16.02 Test Procedures

All tests are conducted according to CALIFORNIA EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARDS AND

TEST PROCEDURES FOR 2009 THROUGH 2017 MODEL ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES AND

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE PASSENGER CAR, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK AND

MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLE CLASSES.

SAE J1634 was followed to determine driving ranges.

16.03.00 Fill Pipe Access Zones Statement and Specifications: Not Applicable

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16.04.00 Request for Certificate 16.04.01 Statement of Compliance

Please refer to Common Section 16.05.01.

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2019 MODEL-YEAR AIR RESOURCES SUPPLEMENTAL DATA SHEET

PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES

Manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation Test Group: KKMXV00.0L31 Evap Family: N/A

Vehicle Class(es): PC x , LDT1 , LDT2

No. of ZEV Credits per vehicle: 4.00

Fuel Type: Electro-chemical Battery x , Fuel Cell , Capacitor , Other (specify)

Battery Type(s): Lead Acid , Nickel Cadmium , SBLA , Sodium Sulfur , Sodium Nickel ,

Chloride , Nickel Metal Hydride , Lithium Metal Disulfide , Zinc Bromine ,

Lithium polymer , Other (specify) Lithium-Ion

No. of Batteries or modules per vehicle: 1

Total Battery Weights (lb): 1005.3 Total Battery Volume(L): 303

Battery specification energy (Wh/kg): 140.4 Total Battery Voltage(V): 356

Charger(s): On-board x , Off-board x , Conductive , Inductive

Drive Motor(s): AC Induction , DC Brush , DC Brushless , Switched Reluctance ,

Other (specify): PMSM*3 (IPM*4)

No. of Drive Motors: 1

Rated motor power 29.0 kW @ 3300 rpm Max rpm: 11200

Drive: FWD x , RWD , 4WD-FT , 4WD-PT

Regenerative Braking: No , Yes x , FW x , RW , AW

Driver Controlled Regenerative Braking: Yes , No x

Coast Regenerative Braking: Yes x , No

Air Conditioning: Yes x , No

Fuel Fired Heater: N/A

(Note) *1

: Without Battery Heating System.

*2 : With Battery Heating System

*3

: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor *4

: Interior Permanent Magnet

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16.04.02 Supplemental Data Sheet Page 2 of 3

Eng. Code

(list CA/

49ST/50ST)

Veh. Models

(If Coded see

Attachment)

Trans.

Type :

L-Auto.

M-Man.

Equiv.

Test

Weight

EPCU

part No.

EGR

System

Part No.

Catalyst

Part No.

EM16

(50ST) Niro Electric

Fixed

Single

Speed

4250 36601-0E190 N/A N/A

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Sect./Page Sect./Page

1 Authorized Representative 01 22 Gen. Std., Increase in Emiss,

2 Fuel, Specifications Safety, Mtg. All Reqmts

3 Test Equipment 23 Drivability Statement 16.05.01

4 Test Procedure 24 Adjustable Parameters

5 Mileage Accumulation Route 04 25 Tamper Resistance Method(s)

6 Emission Warranty Statement Part 2 26 Fill Pipe Specifications 16.04

7 Maint: Cert/Req'd/Recm'd Part 2 27 High Altitude Compliance 16.06

8 Emiss Label 15.02 28 OBD Sys incl Marked Revisions 09

9 Evap Control System 03 29 I&M Test Procedure & Data 16.06

(incl. ORVR if applicable) 30 50 Degree F compliance 07

10 Engine Parameters 12 31 Manufacturer's RAF N/A

11 Fuel System 32 Phase-In Sched: ORVR Cert Std 15

12 Ignition System Full Range Misfire Monitoring

13 Exhaust Control System 16 LEV CAT. Monitoring - 1.5×Std

14 Proj Sales(LDT/MDV Split) 13 0.020" Orifice-Based Leak Chk N/A

15 Vehicle Description 06 MDV Vec Calculation N/A

16 Evap Bench Test Procedure 04.03 33 NMOG Fleet Avg Calculation 13

17 R/L Temp & Press profiles 12.02.05 34 AB965 Credits/Withdrawal N/A

18 EDV Selection 35 EPA Certificate N/A

19 Prod Veh same as Test Veh 16.05.01 36 Equiv NMOG Proc-ARB Approval N/A

20 Emission Label Durability 16.05.01

Evap. Durability Exh. Durability Evap Emission Exh. Emission

21 Test Vehicle Information Data Vehicle Data Vehicle Data Vehicle Data Vehicle

C/O MY or C/A MY & ID N/A N/A N/A New

Vehicle Log Page(s) N/A N/A N/A DE926EU03AC/0

Zero Mile Book Page(s)

Maint. Logs & Engr. Eval. Sect. 04 Sect. 04 Sect.06 Sect. 06

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2019 MODEL-YEAR AIR RESOURCES BOARD CERTIFICATION REVIEW SHEET PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES

Manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation Test Group Name: KKMXV00.0L31 Evap/Refueling Family: N/A

Emission Data

Veh. ID

Engine Code

& Displ.

Test Loc.

T/M ETW FE

(KW-HR /100mile)

Mile

PROJECTED EMISSIONS (grams/mile, except, grams/test for D+HS, and grams/gallon for ORVR)

(1)(2)

NMOG CO NOx HCHO*1

20°F CO

PM Hwy NOx

CO2 EVAPORATIVE

City Hwy US06 SC03 3-day D+HS

2-day D+HS

R/L ORVR

DE926EU03AC/0 EM16 EPA

Fixed

Single

Speed

4250 19.2/23.3

50K N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A

120K N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

150K N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

(1) The Emission Data Vehicle(s) above comply with standards of

50K N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A

120K N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

150K N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

The NMOG values include Reactivity Adjustment Factor(s) (RAF) of: Not Applicable X NMOG Methane (CNG or LNG only)

Emission deterioration factors (DFs) (w/o RAF)

50K N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A

120K N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

150K N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

TLEV/LEV/ULEV/SULEV 50°F emissions (w/o RAF)

50K

N/A N/A N/A N/A

TLEV/LEV/ULEV/SULEV 50°F standards N/A N/A N/A N/A

(2) Evaporative DFs are the average of: 3-day D + HS Vehicle DF N/A and 3-day D + HS Bench DF N/A R/L Vehicle DF N/A and R/L Bench DF N/A : 2-day D + HS Vehicle DF N/A and 2-day D + HS Bench DF N/A ORVR Bench DF N/A

Remarks: *1: In lieu of testing, Kia is providing a compliance statement in the application certification.

Application Processed by Data Reviewed by Data

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16.05.00 Emission Testing Waiver Statement

Please refer to Common Section 16.06.00.

16.06.00 Projected Sales

Please refer to Common Section 13.00.

16.07.00 OBD-II System Description

Please refer to section 09.00.

16.08.00 Environmental Performance Label

Pursuant to CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE LABEL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR 2009 AND SUBSEQUENT MODEL YEAR PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT-DUTY

TRUCKS, AND MEDIUM-DUTY PASSENGER VEHICLES amended March 22, 2012,

Hyundai-Kia complies Environmental Performance Label requirement by affixing Federal

Fuel Economy and Environment label.

16.09.00 Description of the Propulsion System

This electric vehicle receives propulsion energy from a battery.

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16.10.00 ZEV Compliance

Urban ZEV Range*1 ZEV Credits per Vehicle

[ZEV Credit = (0.01) x (UDDS range) + 0.50]

369.974 mi 4.00 (Max cap)

[ZEV Credit = (0.01) x (369.974) + 0.50]

*1

HMC performed the test for UDDS ZEV range calculation based on latest SAE J1634 test procedure.

16.11.00 Fast Refueling Capability: Not Applicable

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17.00.00 Service of Process

Please refer to Common Section 01.00.