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

Charged EVs

Read more EV Tech Explained articles. This article appeared in Charged Issue 56 – July/Aug 2021 – Subscribe now. . In an EV, while using the HVAC won’t detract from the maximum output of the traction motor, it does still demand energy from the battery, so there will be a hit to range.