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Old 06-04-2022, 05:32 PM   #49 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JSH View Post
There is nothing technically wrong with the HVAC system – it is just a poor fit for luddites or people trying to maximize their range. If I was willing to set the HVAC to 72F and not worry about how much juice it consumes the stock system works great. I’m sure the average person loves it – they must as automatic HVAC is becoming more and more common on cars.

However, it is a poor fit for anyone trying to minimize HVAC power consumption because there is no way to independently control how many watts the electric resistance heater consumes.
Sounds like it’s a step backwards from the volt

Volt allowed
Comfort- 6kw
Eco - 3kw
Fan only + “appropriate “ defog , humidity and temp setting was actually fan only
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