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I'm guessing that it has features like "remote start" and that these features weren't designed particularly well.

• SoftTalker 1y ago
  What does it mean to "start" an EV?
  • dotancohen 1y ago
    Pre-warm the battery, pre-heat or cool the interior, enable the defrosters.
  • monocularvision 1y ago
    Turn on the temperature control system?
  • jabroni_salad 1y ago
    it clicks a relay. Just like with ICE vehicles people usually use it to warm up their car in the winter. Also, batteries may need to be preconditioned if too hot or cold. A lot of EVs let you set your ideal departure time in a widget as opposed to using a remote though.
  • _ea1k 1y ago
    This is a 4xe. It is a gas jeep with an overpriced, undersized battery and motor bolted on. It can be started just like all the other gas cars. Although even with full EVs, there's a reasonable concept of a "start". Some even let you essentially unlock and allow driving remotely, even if the local driver doesn't have a key. That's useful sometimes.
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