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Doesn't the electromotor also produce excess heat that can be used in a similar way?
by Scea91 10y ago
Doesn't the electromotor also produce excess heat that can be used in a similar way?
- drzaiusapelord 10y agoMy understanding is that heat is generated by tapping into the battery. There's no coolant to tap into and the electric motor is fan or passively cooled. Because they're so efficient there's no waste heat for the cabin.
- outworlder 10y agoIt does, but it's a matter of <20% efficiency versus >80% efficiency. Not enough to heat up the cabin. Not that it matters for a Tesla though. A Leaf feels the effects of running the heater more.