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willbeach8890 t1_j1k08ob wrote

Honest question

Can the heat/ac be on in the car while it charges?

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mkaku t1_j1k0plz wrote

In most cases yes. I often preheat/precool my car while it’s on the charger at home before even leaving the house.

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TheyCallMeMrMaybe t1_j1lxkhl wrote

It's good for EVs to do this as well as the AC/heater do significantly reduce battery range.

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MovingClocks t1_j1krzjt wrote

If it's anything like the Ioniq 5 the AC will slow it down and if it's too hot outside (TX hot) it may not blow cool air. I usually shut the car down and go hang out inside while waiting.

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Sir_Justin t1_j1m2qhl wrote

On what charger? because I've hit 170kw with the AC on. Never been to a 350kw charger before though.

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MovingClocks t1_j1m2v45 wrote

150+ kW charger

It's really weather dependent though, if it's just warm outside it's fine, but August with humid weather seems to be too much for it.

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orion2145 t1_j1knod5 wrote

Imagine being without AC for TWELVE minutes.

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willyc3766 t1_j1kpvoh wrote

I don’t think that’s why they really care. Heating and cooling can use a significant amount of energy in certain conditions. If it’s extremely hot or cold they can heat or cool the car while on charge so that the car is near the temp they want when they start driving. Maintaining that temperature will take less energy to achieve plus it will be a more steady, slow draw rather than a big surging draw if the heating/cooling system had to work at max power.

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CyberaxIzh t1_j1mvw24 wrote

The issue is not power. AC takes about 5kW at most, a drop in the bucket compared to propulsion.

It's because AC has to work overtime to cool the battery during charging, so there's no cool air left for the cabin.

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bplturner t1_j1kt888 wrote

You have to sit somewhere while it’s charging. You can’t sit in summer sun with a baby for even 12 minutes without A/C…

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DistributedIntellect t1_j1lf13u wrote

How did humans ever survive 100000 BC - 1950s without car AC??

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traker998 t1_j1lrddn wrote

Why can’t you? I have a baby and am pretty familiar with the issues surrounding them.

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CptHammer_ t1_j1l6oav wrote

>You have to sit somewhere

No, no you don't.

>You can’t sit in summer sun with a baby for even 12 minutes without A/C…

What kind of rich asshole are you?

I only just got a car that has A/C 2 years ago. I'm a millionaire. Granted that was mostly by choice that I didn't upgrade my 30 year old car, but I still don't have AC on my house. I used to live in Phoenix, AZ., And now live where it still gets 110°F in the summer. I raised 3 kids with no A/C. It wasn't even inconvenient.

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Beard_Hero t1_j1l8zrw wrote

Whole lotta bullshit in one post. Maybe Could have actually been convincing if it wasn’t for the last sentence.

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CptHammer_ t1_j1lbak3 wrote

The 'raising 3 kids without A/C not an inconvenience' wasn't convincing?

So your parents were rich assholes too? I'm sorry they found you inconvenient, with or without A/C.

Now mind you I come from oil money. Oklahoma, no A/C even existed when we got the family minerals rights, old oil money. I've seen my fair share of rich assholes.

If Jeff Foxworthy talked about rich assholes instead of rednecks:

If you're complaining about something you don't have when some other people don't have it either, you might be a rich asshole.

If your "need" is a luxury comfort, you might be a rich asshole.

If your children are inconvenient because your wants aren't met, you might be a rich asshole.

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willbeach8890 t1_j1le36r wrote

Relax Mr. Plainview. No one needs or asked for your resume

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