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A closer look at why heat pumps are dominating EV HVAC systems

Charged EVs

kW to travel at 60 mph (100 kph), the max range will be 93 miles (150 km). kW, reducing the maximum range to 70 miles (113 km), or a reduction of approximately 25%! Furthermore, the heating system exacts no penalty on range for the ICE vehicle, but definitely increases energy consumption in an EV.