How to Deal with the Heating in Electric Vehicles?
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Electric vehicle heating can be resolved by simply turning it off using the car's control buttons. Below is an introduction to electric vehicles: 1. Introduction: Electric vehicles (EVs) refer to automobiles that use electrical energy as their power source and are driven by electric motors, falling under the category of new energy vehicles. 2. Content: This includes Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). Due to their relatively smaller environmental impact compared to traditional vehicles, they are widely regarded as having promising development prospects, although the technology is not yet mature. 3. Speed Control: The motor speed control device is designed for functions such as speed change and direction reversal in electric vehicles. Its role is to control the motor's voltage or current, thereby managing the motor's driving torque and rotation direction.
When I first started driving an electric car, I was also worried about how to handle winter. Later, I found it super easy to operate. Before getting in the car, I use the mobile app to turn on the air conditioning in advance to preheat the cabin. By the time I sit inside, it's already warm and cozy. While driving, I just press the AUTO button on the center console or manually turn up the temperature knob, and hot air comes out in 30 seconds. But I must remind you that using the heater consumes a lot of battery power—winter range can drop by at least 30%. I've developed a habit of plugging into the charging station to preheat the car before leaving every day, which doesn’t waste battery power. If the heat suddenly stops working midway, remember to check if the set temperature isn’t below 20 degrees—sometimes it gets accidentally adjusted lower. The new car also comes with seat heating, which works great with the heater to save even more power.
As a budget-savvy veteran EV owner, I've compiled several power-saving tips. In winter, always do two things before turning on the heater: first plug in the charger, then use the app to schedule preheating - this way you're using grid electricity. Keep temperature settings below 22°C, as each degree higher increases energy consumption by 5%. Using recirculation heats up faster than fresh air mode; switch to fresh air after reaching desired temperature. Make good use of steering wheel and seat heaters - these consume three times less power than HVAC. My real-world test at -5°C showed only 18% range loss over 100km with 22°C heating plus seat warmers. Another secret: when parked waiting, turn off HVAC and use seat heaters instead - far more efficient than idling with heating on.
