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Can You Sleep in an Electric Car with the Air Conditioning On?

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LeJoseph

07/29/25 1:44pm

You can sleep in an electric car with the air conditioning on. Potential hazards of sleeping with air conditioning: While it is possible to sleep with the air conditioning on, there are certain safety risks. If you're driving a pure electric vehicle, turning on the air conditioning with the external circulation mode activated will prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. However, if all windows are completely closed, a car typically contains about 130 liters of oxygen. A person requires approximately 90-100 liters of oxygen for 8 hours of sleep. Sleeping in the car for 8 hours would nearly deplete all the oxygen inside. Impact of using air conditioning: Electric vehicles operate using electricity as their primary power source. Running the air conditioning for cooling requires the use of an electric compressor, while heating is achieved through a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) system. Both functions consume electricity, which can affect the vehicle's driving range. The extent of this impact depends on various factors such as driving conditions, light intensity, ambient temperature, and humidity. A comparative analysis of the power consumption of the compressor, blower, and electronic fan is necessary to determine the exact effect.

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