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Old 01-20-2014, 01:22 PM   #290 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by skyking View Post
since you are plugging in, I would consider wiring an outlet for a conventional 120V heater in, and set it up with a timer. At least you could preheat the car for the morning commute, and if you get to plug in you could do the same for the way home. IF you ran a heater at 500 watts for a half hour before you depart it should get nice and toasty with no wind chill losses.
I charge off 220V at home due to lack of 120v plug near my EV.

A grill block might be a good idea for the winter, that might really help my heat issues. I know if the EV is parked it warms up really fast with the water heater.
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