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Again... no one is disputing that heat pumps are more efficient. Your "road test" video proves nothing. Not only is it not a cold weather driving test, but th
by cptskippy 6y ago
Again... no one is disputing that heat pumps are more efficient.
Your "road test" video proves nothing. Not only is it not a cold weather driving test, but they test the Kia e-Niro and not the Hyundai Kona. The e-Niro and Kona share the same battery and motor but are not the same car.
The heat pump is optional equipment in the e-Niro and the "road test" video doesn't specify equipment configuration and more importantly isn't testing the climate control system.
If you really want an Apples-To-Apples comparison, why don't you find a comparison of a Canadian Kona to a US one since the US version doesn't come with a heat pump?
- clouddrover 6y ago> Not only is it not a cold weather driving test Heat pumps provide benefit even at 15c as I have shown you. They were at 7c. > The e-Niro and Kona share the same battery and motor but are not the same car Same difference. New Soul EV too. > The heat pump is optional equipment in the e-Niro It's standard equipment in Europe. All trim levels have it. > If you really want an Apples-To-Apples comparison I don't want this boring brand loyalty from you. It's tedious. Remember where this started: the GM EV1 pioneered automotive use of heat pumps. As you say, "no one is disputing that heat pumps are more efficient". Teslas are less efficient without it. Accept it instead of making excuses for it.
- cptskippy 6y ago> I don't want this boring brand loyalty from you. You're just looking for any excuse to hate on Tesla. What's the opposite of a fanboi? You're a hatergurl?
- clouddrover 6y agoNo, I'm just realistic. Your brand loyalty makes it seem like hate to you.
- cptskippy 6y agoYou're going to great lengths to find fault in the only company fully committed to EVs and champion the companies brought kicking and screaming into the market.