LindsayNB said:What magnitude of energy is the cold weather package likely to use to warm the batteries? Will the batteries stay warm by themselves once they are warmed and you are driving? If not, what sort of draw is likely?
mogur said:Do we even know for a fact that Nissan heats the batteries? I've not seen anything definitive on this to date.
LindsayNB said:What magnitude of energy is the cold weather package likely to use to warm the batteries? Will the batteries stay warm by themselves once they are warmed and you are driving? If not, what sort of draw is likely?
mogur said:Do we even know for a fact that Nissan heats the batteries? I've not seen anything definitive on this to date.
80 kW (107 horsepower) AC synchronous electric motor;
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Battery heater system
Front and rear heated seats and heated steering wheel;
AndyH said:The battery box should be insulated as part of the package.
Insulation keeps heat out as well as it keeps it in.nater said:But what happens in 110 degree heat over a black parking lot while on the charger? This is my reality here in Colorado.
So am I!nater said:I'm talking about potential damage to the pack,
I hope so too - it's not getting any cooler in South Texas these days - and my garage is routinely at or over 100°F through most of the summer. When my car arrives it'll probably spend more time in the 'cooler' outside.nater said:Good thoughts, Andy.
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