I’ve had 3 EVs, 2 with heat pumps and 1 without.
Having a heat pump is better for economy when it’s cold ??
The only difference I notice is that this car without the heat pump seems to have a bigger variation in economy from summer to winter than the ones with.
It makes no difference to the heat the car can generate inside the cabin for the passengers, heated seats and steering wheel make a difference.
Like a lot of things on cars today, nice to have but I wouldn’t pay extra for it.