So I tried this morning running my short commute (6 miles) without heat, to see what effect is was going to have. Yes, I have mental issues doing this on days where they closed all the schools and public buildings due to cold.
Yesterday heat on 72 degrees. Left house @ 98%, made to work with 85% (nice and toasty to boot)
Today, no heat (except for removed frost buildup on the windshield from my breath) left 97%, made to work with 88%.
Regen did not kick in till I was almost all the way to work, and then it was just one bubble.
Now, maybe it was due to the shortness of the journey, but since heat didn't seem to effect the remaining charge, I wonder what would happen if I heated my garage to make the car in general warmer. I know the drive back would be different (after sitting outside all day). Would that help my morning commute regen?
Yesterday heat on 72 degrees. Left house @ 98%, made to work with 85% (nice and toasty to boot)
Today, no heat (except for removed frost buildup on the windshield from my breath) left 97%, made to work with 88%.
Regen did not kick in till I was almost all the way to work, and then it was just one bubble.
Now, maybe it was due to the shortness of the journey, but since heat didn't seem to effect the remaining charge, I wonder what would happen if I heated my garage to make the car in general warmer. I know the drive back would be different (after sitting outside all day). Would that help my morning commute regen?