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Hybrid heaters

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by knayrb, Dec 30, 2013.

  1. Dec 30, 2013 at 12:24 PM
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    knayrb

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    I guess I could do more internet searching on this but thought I would get an opinion or 2. For those that have a hybrid vehicle, how does it heat the cabin on cold days? It's been in the single digits a few times here and I wondered about all those hybrids running around with just electric motors.

    Is there an electric heating element when the coolant temperature isn't hot enough? If there is, does it really dig into the battery amperage available for driving?

    How much longer/shorter does it warm up vs a non-hybrid vehicle?
     
  2. Dec 31, 2013 at 11:56 PM
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    good question, also interested.
     
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    My dad has a Prius, and my sister has a Camry hybrid. Both of them still require the engine to warm up and supply heat. No electric heaters on either car.
     
  4. Jan 1, 2014 at 12:12 AM
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    You would think they would have a heating element in them. I wonder how it is on the tesla.
     
  5. Jan 1, 2014 at 5:30 AM
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    I believe the Tesla has a heat pump.
    Prius runs the engine more in winter than summer, and mileage on mine drops to about 38-41 mpg.
     
  6. Jan 3, 2014 at 8:46 PM
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    Heating elements draw a LOT of electricity. It is actually more efficient to run the engine for heat. Besides, even if the batter is fully charged, the engine still runs so that it has more efficient emissions. Cold engines pollute more.
     

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