Although it was a real luxury at the beginning of the appearance of electric cars heat pump In recent years it has become more democratic, down to the point of necessity, even if it is still offered as an option on some models for around €1,000.
A heat pump has many advantages for an electric vehicle, and this is even more true as winter approaches, when the temperature drops.
Heat pump: what is it?
The heat pump of an electric car works on the same model as a house: it allows heat energy to be transferred for heating. It uses cold outside air to generate heat to heat the passenger compartment or vice versa.
And in the case of an electric car, this system takes on its full meaning: in fact, the electric motor produces very little heat, and it was necessary to find another device that would act as interior heater.
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Heat pump: what are the advantages?
The heat pump has many advantages, especially in winter, allowing you to heat the interior of an electric car 3 times. less energy consuming than a normal resistor. This then allows you to maintain the autonomy of the car while consuming less energy.
The heat pump has become indispensable and takes on its full significance with the onset of the winter season, when the temperature is lower. It should not be confused with the preconditioning system, which heats the battery to bring it to optimal operating temperature.
A new generation heat pump
The heat pump technology intends to develop over time: in fact, manufacturers are working on improving the technology, such as Renault, which has patented a new heat pump system on the Mégane E-Tech. This allows you to adjust the temperature of the coil by circulating hot or cold water as needed. This thermal energy is also used to heat the passenger compartment.
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