How to Turn on the Heater in an Electric Vehicle?
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Electric vehicles have an air conditioning switch. Simply turn off the AC button and adjust the heater temperature. Below is more information about new energy electric vehicles: 1. Purchase Subsidies: Buying a new energy vehicle qualifies for financial subsidies from both the national and local governments, ranging from ten to twenty thousand yuan to sixty or seventy thousand yuan, offering substantial benefits to consumers. 2. License Plate Policy: According to the policy, new energy vehicles are exempt from vehicle purchase tax and license plate fees. New energy license plates do not require lottery or bidding, providing a solution for consumers waiting for fuel vehicle license plate quotas. 3. Beijing: Within the administrative region of Beijing, central state organs, local party and government agencies at all levels, social organizations, institutions, and state-owned enterprises affiliated with the central government and the city must suspend the use of official vehicles one day a week (from 0:00 to 24:00) based on the last digit of their license plates, applicable to roads within the city's administrative region. In addition to some work vehicles, new energy pure electric passenger cars are also exempt from traffic restrictions during peak hours on weekdays.
Using the heater in an electric car is actually quite simple. In the car I currently drive, I usually start the vehicle first after getting in, then look for the air conditioning button on the dashboard or central control screen. Press the heater switch (usually marked with a red symbol or temperature icon), adjust the temperature knob to the high range, such as above 24°C, and you can also manually increase the fan speed. I preheat the car a few minutes before departure to avoid sudden heater use consuming too much power on the road. Unlike gasoline cars that have engine waste heat, electric cars rely entirely on the heater, which consumes a significant amount of power. Usually, I remotely start the air conditioning via an app to preheat the car while charging at home, or use seat heating instead of the heater to save power. In winter, I pay extra attention not to use the recirculation mode for too long to avoid stale air inside the car, which can affect breathing.
When it comes to turning on the heater, I also had to figure it out when I first learned to drive. After you get into the driver's seat and start the engine, look at the center console for the climate control area. Press the heating mode button (sometimes labeled HEAT or temperature button), then rotate the temperature knob to a warm setting. You can increase the fan speed for stronger airflow, but adjust it according to your comfort level. I recommend first using the external air circulation for a few minutes to blow out the cold air, then switch to internal circulation to maintain the temperature. Electric vehicle heaters consume power quickly and may affect range, so I only use them when necessary. The mobile app allows remote preheating to save time. Remember not to blast the heater when the battery is low to avoid getting stranded halfway.
