BMW i3: Heat Pump Comparison in Real-World Winter Conditions & Look Under The Bonnet скачать в хорошем качестве

BMW i3: Heat Pump Comparison in Real-World Winter Conditions & Look Under The Bonnet

One of the most frequently asked questions among EV drivers is how much do heat pumps improve range in winter driving conditions? Do they take longer to heat up? What about cooling in the summer? And are they worth the extra money when configuring your new electric car? All of these, plus a technical deep dive under the bonnet of the i3, are discussed in this video - tested in both stationary conditions and when driving longer journeys at steady speeds. The difference between vehicles with standard PTC heaters and heat pumps varies from model to model, as it depends on the exact implementation, but at least in the case of the BMW i3, the results are quite shocking. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Stationary Test 08:32 How Heat Pumps Work in General 12:11 Heat Pump Implementation in the BMW i3 17:29 Driving Test 25:03 Test Results 29:08 Conclusion