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Old Feb 17th, 2023, 09:54   #39
Philip Fisher
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Originally Posted by Giles11 View Post
The smaller hybrid batteries in any car are simply too small to power both the engine and the heater in v cold weather. To reduce the load / chances of ICE kicking in, the best solution in cold weather is to pre condition the car and then use seat / steering wheel heating only.
I think the OP's car has the fuel powered heater however, so this won't be the case for them.
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