Does anyone know exactly how the battery warmer works for cold climates?
I live in Peoria IL where we may have 20+ nights where the low is between 0 - 10 degrees, but only a few below zero.
I pre-ordered my i-MiEV and thus didn't have the opportunity to get a "cold zone package" (battery heater + heated mirrors). I've now had my i-MiEV 2 months, and love it (but the coldest it experienced was 30 degrees).
I've taken the issue up with the dealership and the national office (do do something, like replace the entire car) since I didn't have a choice and the website now (months after I ordered & got the car) "strongly recommends" a heater in our region.
However, the dealer, after some investigation, has explained how the battery heater really works, and if what they say is accurate, I probably don't need it.
I'd like to verify its operating parameters (and in the interests of good science, not say exactly what they said). So, back to the original question, does anyone know exactly how the battery warmer works? when does it kick in? how much control does the owner have? how necessary is it? etc.?
thanks for any insights.
s.schafer
I live in Peoria IL where we may have 20+ nights where the low is between 0 - 10 degrees, but only a few below zero.
I pre-ordered my i-MiEV and thus didn't have the opportunity to get a "cold zone package" (battery heater + heated mirrors). I've now had my i-MiEV 2 months, and love it (but the coldest it experienced was 30 degrees).
I've taken the issue up with the dealership and the national office (do do something, like replace the entire car) since I didn't have a choice and the website now (months after I ordered & got the car) "strongly recommends" a heater in our region.
However, the dealer, after some investigation, has explained how the battery heater really works, and if what they say is accurate, I probably don't need it.
I'd like to verify its operating parameters (and in the interests of good science, not say exactly what they said). So, back to the original question, does anyone know exactly how the battery warmer works? when does it kick in? how much control does the owner have? how necessary is it? etc.?
thanks for any insights.
s.schafer