by LeftieBiker (Posted Sun, 30 Jun 2013 03:02:08 GMT)
Maybe the heatpump, being a compromise between adequate heat and adequate A/C, is a bit worse at providing A/C efficiently, while being much better at providing heat with less power. I for one will welcome being able to run the heat pretty much whenever I want, instead of as a last resort. It doesn't seem to draw more power for heat than for A/C, at least in milder weather.
LEAFfan wrote:
I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but with my 2011 and using AC in the summer with an 85F setting, it would start at about 1.5kW, then quickly drop to just a sliver and it would hardly affect my m/kW h or my miles. Now, with the 2013, it starts at about 1.5kW and stays there. I've yet to see it drop to a sliver with the temp setting on 89F even after driving many miles. My m/kW h is affected more and my miles. It has to be a different AC unit. With the heated seats, it's very doubtful that I'll use the heatpump during the winter.
Maybe the heatpump, being a compromise between adequate heat and adequate A/C, is a bit worse at providing A/C efficiently, while being much better at providing heat with less power. I for one will welcome being able to run the heat pretty much whenever I want, instead of as a last resort. It doesn't seem to draw more power for heat than for A/C, at least in milder weather.