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redpoint5 · 03-03-2023, 02:25 PM

I don't understand why charging speed would be limited if it does heat the battery... I know Tesla's will preheat as you near a charging destination you've told it to navigate to.

Can you confirm the heater runs when the car is off while DCFC?

I figured the need for L2 in extreme cold was that the heater only ran when the contactors were closed, which is what happens when L2 charging.

03-03-2023, 02:25 PM	#76 (permalink)
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