The Kia EV6 CV, introduced in 2021, is an electric vehicle with standard 12 V electrical protection in the passenger compartment and under the bonnet, as well as a separate high-voltage traction system. This guide reproduces the 2022 Kia EV6 fuse and relay assignments: 48 passenger compartment positions, 31 main front-compartment fuses, 15 PCB block entries and 9 relays.
Depending on market, trim and rear-wheel-drive (RWD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD) specification, certain circuits may not be fitted. Later model years, especially updated versions, can have different fuse arrangements. Always compare the exact marking and amperage with the diagram on your vehicle’s fuse box lid.
Where are the Kia EV6 fuse boxes?
Inside the vehicle: the fuse panel is behind a removable lower dashboard cover on the driver’s side. Press POWER to turn the vehicle off, wait until the READY indicator is off, then open the panel carefully. The lid carries the manufacturer’s fuse names and ratings.
Front compartment: the main low-voltage fuse and relay box is under a plastic cover near the 12 V battery. It contains normal fuses, high-current multi-fuses, a PCB block and relays. Release the lid clips and identify the correct position using the lid label.
Electric vehicle safety: never open high-voltage covers or touch orange traction-system cables. High-voltage protection and some charging equipment require specially trained service personnel and must not be confused with ordinary user-accessible 12 V blade fuses.
Kia EV6 2022 passenger compartment fuse panel
The cabin panel includes locks, tailgate control, washers, heated seats, multimedia, USB charging, airbags, eCall, power windows, climate controls and electric drive management. The table retains all original Kia position designations, including spare or unused locations.
| Position | Amperage [A] | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| CHILD LOCK | 15 | Electronic child safety locks for rear doors |
| AFCU | 10 | AFCU control module |
| A/BAG IND | 7.5 | Overhead console and airbag warning lamps |
| MEMORY2 | 10 | Cabin illumination, head-up display and driver assistance functions |
| START | 7.5 | Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) and Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) |
| HEATED MIRROR | 10 | Heated door mirrors and mirror controls |
| TAILGATE OPEN | 15 | Electric tailgate lock |
| EPCU 3 | 10 | Rear traction inverter |
| MODULE3 | 7.5 | Multifunction switches, body controller and brake lights |
| CLUSTER | 7.5 | Instrument cluster and head-up display (HUD) |
| IG3 8 | 10 | Vehicle-to-load (V2L), Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and charging management |
| IG3 7 | 10 | Climate control, temperature sensor and multimedia system |
| IAU | 10 | Door handles and keyless entry |
| ECS | 15 | Unused in the documented configuration |
| MODULE8 | 10 | Power seat adjustment |
| S/HEATER FRT | 20 | Front seat heating and ventilation |
| WASHER | 15 | Front windscreen washer system |
| IBU2 | 7.5 | Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) |
| IG3 10 | 10 | Powertrain management, rear inverter and traction battery control |
| IG3 9 | 10 | Unused slot |
| BATTERY MANAGEMENT | 10 | High-voltage battery management unit (BMU) control circuit |
| AIR BAG2 | 10 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit |
| SUNROOF1 | 25 | Electric sunroof motor |
| P/WINDOW LH | 25 | Left-side power windows on left-hand-drive cars |
| SPARE2 (IG2) | 15 | Spare slot, not used |
| E-SHIFTER 3 | 10 | Electronic rotary drive selector |
| MODULE4 | 10 | Radars, inverters and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) |
| USB CHARGER | 15 | USB charging ports at the seats and console |
| MEMORY1 | 15 | Cabin illumination, instrument cluster and equipment memory |
| SPARE3 (B+) | 10 | Spare slot, not used |
| A/C2 | 10 | Air-conditioning and refrigerant valve controls |
| AMP | 25 | Audio amplifier |
| P/WINDOW RH | 25 | Right-side power windows on left-hand-drive cars |
| MODULE6 | 7.5 | Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) |
| MODULE5 | 10 | OBD diagnostic port, eCall, mirror and navigation |
| SPARE1 (ACC) | 10 | Spare slot, not used |
| E-CALL | 10 | Automatic eCall emergency assistance |
| IBU1 | 15 | Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) |
| BRAKE SWITCH | 10 | Brake lamp switch and IBU module |
| P/SEAT DRV | 30 | Power driver seat |
| A/C1 | 7.5 | Climate control module |
| AIR BAG1 | 15 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit |
| MODULE2 | 10 | Amplifier, 12 V outlets and electronic modules |
| MULTIMEDIA | 15 | Radio, infotainment and navigation |
| DOOR LOCK | 20 | Central door locking |
| MODULE1 | 10 | Lighting controls, rain sensor and diagnostic connector |
| P/SEAT PASS | 30 | Power passenger seat |
| S/HEATER RR | 25 | Rear seat heating |
USB CHARGER (15 A) protects USB charging, MULTIMEDIA (15 A) supplies radio and navigation, WASHER (15 A) covers the windshield washers and HEATED MIRROR (10 A) supplies the heated exterior mirror circuit.
Kia EV6 2022 front-compartment main fuse box
The under-hood panel protects the low-voltage converter (LDC), power steering, electric brakes, cabin power supply, charge connector controls, electric cooling pumps, 12 V sockets and optional towing equipment. High-current MULTI FUSE links should be inspected by a qualified technician.
| Position | Amperage [A] | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| MULTI FUSE-1 – LDC | 180 | Low-voltage DC/DC converter (LDC) and accessory power distribution |
| MDPS1 | 100 | Motor-driven power steering (MDPS) |
| MULTI FUSE-3 – B+5 | 60 | PCB block and primary relays power feed |
| B+3 | 60 | Passenger compartment fuse box, locks, seats, power windows and sunroof |
| B+2 | 60 | Electronic circuits in the passenger compartment fuse box |
| B+1 | 50 | Body electronics power supply |
| IEB1 | 60 | Integrated electronic brake system (IEB) |
| IEB2 | 60 | Integrated electronic brake system (IEB) |
| IG1 | 40 | Accessory and ignition control relays ACC/IG1 |
| IG2 | 40 | IG2 ignition supply relay |
| MULTI FUSE-2 – C/FAN | 80 | Engine-bay electric cooling fan |
| RR HTD | 50 | Rear window defogger |
| TRAILER1 | 50 | Trailer electrical control module |
| BLOWER | 50 | HVAC blower |
| FUSE – B+4 | 40 | Additional power supply to passenger compartment fuse box |
| E-SHIFTER1 | 40 | Electronic drive selector |
| CHARGER1 | 10 | Charge connector lock, ICCU and charging modules |
| CHARGER2 | 10 | Charging control module (CDM) |
| AMS | 10 | 12 V battery sensor |
| EWP1 | 20 | Electric coolant pump 1 |
| EWP2 | 20 | Electric coolant pump 2 |
| TRAILER2 | 20 | Trailer electrical control module |
| VESS | 10 | Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) pedestrian warning sound |
| VCU1 | 40 | Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), main circuit |
| P/OUTLET1 | 40 | 12 V outlet supply relay |
| T/GATE | 30 | Power tailgate |
| EOP1 | 40 | Rear electric drive-unit oil pump |
| EOP2 | 40 | Front electric drive-unit oil pump, AWD vehicles |
| E-SHIFTER2 | 10 | Electronic drive selector and relay |
| P/OUTLET3 | 20 | Rear 12 V socket |
| P/OUTLET2 | 20 | Front 12 V socket |
Power outlets: front P/OUTLET2 (20 A), rear P/OUTLET3 (20 A) and main P/OUTLET1 relay feed (40 A). Power steering MDPS1 is rated at 100 A and cooling fan C/FAN at 80 A in this specified 2022 layout.
Kia EV6 2022 front-compartment PCB fuse block
The separate PCB block controls the windshield wipers, horn, alarm, electric cooling equipment and VCU. On AWD-equipped cars it also protects the additional front traction inverter and related oil pump. Its position names are separate from the main multi-fuse assembly.
| Position | Amperage [A] | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| WIPER1 | 25 | Windscreen wiper motor relay |
| EPCU1 | 15 | Front traction inverter in AWD versions |
| B/ALARM | 10 | Security alarm siren relay |
| HORN | 15 | Horn relay |
| WIPER2 | 7.5 | Windscreen wiper control through the body module |
| VCU2 | 15 | Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) |
| IG3 1 | 20 | Additional passenger compartment IG3 circuits |
| IG3 3 | 15 | Electric coolant pump |
| IG3 5 | 10 | Traction battery cooling three-way valve |
| VCU3 | 10 | Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) |
| IG3 4 | 10 | Cooling pumps and A/C compressor |
| IEB3 | 10 | Integrated Electronic Brake system (IEB) |
| IG3 6 | 10 | Cooling fan and front oil pump, AWD vehicles |
| MDPS2 | 10 | Motor-driven power steering (MDPS) |
| IG3 2 | 15 | Front traction inverter (AWD) and VCU |
Kia EV6 2022 relays
Relays control the charging connector lock and release, electronic drive selector, rear defogger, cabin blower, accessory and ignition feeds and 12 V outlets. MICRO and MINI describe relay body types, not amperage ratings.
| Position | Relay type | Protected circuit / function |
|---|---|---|
| Charger Lock Relay | – | Charging connector lock relay (MICRO) |
| E-Shifter Relay | – | Electronic drive selector relay (MICRO) |
| Rear Heated Relay | – | Rear window defogger relay (MINI) |
| ACC Relay | – | Accessory power relay ACC (MICRO) |
| IG1 Relay | – | IG1 ignition supply relay (MICRO) |
| Blower Relay | – | Cabin blower relay (MICRO) |
| IG2 Relay | – | IG2 ignition supply relay (MICRO) |
| Power Outlet Relay | – | 12 V power outlet relay (MICRO) |
| Charger Unlock Relay | – | Charging connector unlock relay (MICRO) |
EV6 RWD versus AWD, 2022 and later years
The AWD drivetrain requires a front traction inverter and oil pump not necessarily present on RWD vehicles. Some entries also depend on equipment such as a sunroof, heated seats or vehicle-to-load (V2L) power supply. Check the precise variant rather than assuming every listed fuse is installed.
The Kia EV6 is closely related to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 NE through the E-GMP platform, but their 12 V fuse layouts and options should not be treated as interchangeable. The Kia XCeed CD uses a different drivetrain and fuse arrangement.
What if the EV6 12 V power outlet, USB or washers stop working?
Disconnect the powered accessory before inspecting a fuse. The front 12 V outlet uses P/OUTLET2 (20 A); the rear outlet uses P/OUTLET3 (20 A). If both fail, the main P/OUTLET1 supply or its relay may need checking.
USB CHARGER (15 A) is in the cabin panel. The WASHER (15 A) cabin fuse supplies the windshield washers, while PCB WIPER1 (25 A) and WIPER2 (7.5 A) protect wiper circuits. If a replacement fuse fails repeatedly, investigate the attached load and wiring. Never fit a higher-rated fuse or bridge the contacts.
Kia EV6 fuse box FAQ
Which fuses supply the 12 V accessory sockets?
Front P/OUTLET2 (20 A), rear P/OUTLET3 (20 A), with P/OUTLET1 (40 A) supplying the outlet relay circuit in the specified 2022 layout.
Where is the USB charger fuse?
USB CHARGER, rated 15 A, in the passenger compartment fuse panel.
Are EV6 RWD and AWD fuse allocations identical?
Not in every position. AWD versions can have an additional front inverter and oil pump; compare against the fitted drivetrain and cover label.
Can I replace fuses in the high-voltage traction system?
No. High-voltage enclosures, charging hardware and orange cables are not intended for ordinary DIY fuse service. Refer those systems to an EV-qualified workshop.
Fuse information: Kia EV6 CV 2022 owner’s manual, passenger compartment, front power distribution and relay sections. Vehicle photograph: DestinationFearFan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.