Climate prep

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  1. 4rpr15

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    Who uses this during charging and should I do it often, only at times or when? I’m sort of confused on this feature. I know what it’s for where it can keep the car warm or cool but how often should it be used and why?
     
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    It should used whenever you think the car will use a lot of energy either heating or cooling the car so that it can use the grid electricity rather than drain the battery.

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    and don't forget the battery warmer.
     
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    How does that go.
     
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    Meaning if I leave it on while charging I won’t have to turn on my heat or a/c while driving?
     
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    you will, but you start out warm or cool, which helps.
     
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    don't know the details, but prime has battery preconditioning, which helps make it more effective.
     
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    But your saying I shouldn’t forget about it, lol?
     
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    well, it's been discussed in other threads. i don't have a prime, but i have read about it. it should also be in your o/m.
     
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