Does Using Air Conditioning in Summer Affect Car Power?

[DeDiana]

Using air conditioning in summer does affect car power, and the smaller the engine displacement, the smaller the engine power, which naturally results in a greater impact on performance. Air conditioning directly affects engine power: There are two types of car air conditioning systems: independent and non-independent. Household cars typically use non-independent air conditioning, which relies directly on the engine's power. When the engine is running, it must allocate a portion of its power to the car's air conditioning system. Using air conditioning affects car speed: Taking a 1.8L engine as an example, when the air conditioning is turned on, the 0-100km/h acceleration time is slowed by 1-2 seconds. Data analysis across different speed ranges shows that the 0-60km/h acceleration process is less affected by air conditioning. In city driving, drivers don’t need to worry too much about the impact of air conditioning on car power. However, in the 60-100km/h acceleration range, the vehicle's power is noticeably reduced. During daily driving, if you need to quickly overtake the car ahead, temporarily turning off the air conditioning can be a simple and effective solution.