Comment by jsight
I'm guessing that it has features like "remote start" and that these features weren't designed particularly well.
I'm guessing that it has features like "remote start" and that these features weren't designed particularly well.
it clicks a relay. Just like with ICE vehicles people usually use it to warm up their car in the winter.
Also, batteries may need to be preconditioned if too hot or cold. A lot of EVs let you set your ideal departure time in a widget as opposed to using a remote though.
This is a 4xe. It is a gas jeep with an overpriced, undersized battery and motor bolted on.
It can be started just like all the other gas cars.
Although even with full EVs, there's a reasonable concept of a "start". Some even let you essentially unlock and allow driving remotely, even if the local driver doesn't have a key. That's useful sometimes.
Pre-warm the battery, pre-heat or cool the interior, enable the defrosters.
What does it mean to "start" an EV?