Can Electric Vehicle Air Conditioners Provide Heating?
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Electric vehicle air conditioners can provide heating. Below is a detailed introduction to the heating systems in electric vehicle air conditioners: 1. PTC Thermistor Heating System: The heating principle of the PTC thermistor system is similar to that of an electric stove, where heat is generated by the current passing through a resistor. Due to its simple structure, low cost, and fast heating capability, PTC heaters are widely used in pure electric vehicles (especially in mid-to-low-end models). 2. Heat Pump Heating System: The function of a heat pump is to transfer thermal energy from a low-temperature heat source to a high-temperature heat source, and its working principle is similar to that of an air conditioning refrigeration system. Compared to PTC heaters, heat pump systems have higher thermal efficiency, lower energy consumption, and relatively less impact on the vehicle's range.