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A/C & heater with EV charge?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Au-Toe, Apr 30, 2014.

  1. Au-Toe

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    I tried skimming through topics and even scrolled real quick through the FAQ thread.

    Does the A/C and heater run only with Ice? Or is it able to run on EV alone?

    Or does A/C run on ice only and heater able to run on EV? (Or vice versa)

    It's been getting hot here in SoCal. And was wondering this question.

    I hope I worded that correctly as gas as my question. I hope you get what I'm saying.



    iPhone ?
     
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    a/c runs on battery and heat comes from ice, except seats and mirrors are electric.(y)
     
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    And we can close this thread. :)
     
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    (y)
     
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    Heat comes from the ICE, but the good news is that it only takes 3-4 minutes, because the coolant lines run through the exhaust system. We're hoping that Toyota adopts an electric interior heater that works when the PIP is plugged in.
     
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    ;)
     
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    :p
     
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    More specifically, the A/C runs on the big traction battery, not the little 12V battery.
     
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    and thank you, otherwise, we'd be a sweaty mess.:)
     
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    Keep in mind that once the coolant is warmed by the engine, it will provide heat for several minutes while the engine is off. So, it will cycle on & off as you drive, allowing EV driving in between without the cabin getting cold.
     
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    Wait a sec: heat comes from ice???

    Sorry, having an anti-acronym morning...
     
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