[MickC]

If you EV is NOT equipped with an “heated windscreen”… what generates the heat in an EV on initial start up using the fan only to get frost/mist off the windscreen ?

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[Jim]

Hi, it’s the built in heater.  It is a bit like a fan heater, so produces heat instantly hence it is quicker to defrost than on an ICE car.

[Oscarmax]

We use a Halford windscreen insulated cover and -10/-20 screen wash

Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally say the wrong thing.

[Rhodgie]

<p style=”text-align: left;”>The heater produces the heat which heats the cabin, and the windscreen… not sure of your question?</p>
As already said, it’s an instant heat so in a couple of minutes it gets warm without having to wait for the engine to warm up.

[MickC]

Jim wrote:

Hi, it’s the built in heater. It is a bit like a fan heater, so produces heat instantly hence it is quicker to defrost than on an ICE car.

Cheers for that info.

[junglegreen]

I’d add that you can also set your car, and in some instances the EVSE, to pre-condition your car so that it’s all warm and toasty and fully defrosted before you get into it. Best done whilst connected to your EVSE and using mains electricity rather than depleting the car’s battery and reducing potential range.

Sean
Current car Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV

[Ioniq]

Yup, on an EV you have an App on your phone and set the temp of 21 degrees and its all warm, defrosted and toasty for you.  You can also set the time to do this every morning if you wish. All good when you going to work.

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