Den of EarthFeb 4

Hey #WeirdCarMastodon

Since EVs drain more battery heating the cabin in winter but still need to keep the windows defrosted, how about defrost wires on the windshield, just like the rear window? Even the side windows?

Would that not be more electrically efficient?

Has it been done before?

Discuss!

Source: I keep seeing "tips" on maximising range by using the seat heaters instead of cabin HVAC. That works for about two minutes until the windows are fogged up. Not an option
#EV #winterDriving

Show threadVicenteFeb 4
@DenOfEarth Good point and good question. Probably some visibility regulation prevents it, since the wires would somewhat interfere? I believe some manufacturer had it, but just to prevent the wipers from getting stuck. So it was out of view.
Show threadDen of EarthFeb 4
@vinc
Our Subaru has little electric defrost areas under where the wipers park, but frankly I haven't noticed any advantage when driving in a snowstorm (even with wipers on intermittent so they would park on the heaters periodically).
Show threadSuzy Richards
@DenOfEarth @vinc My old lancia had the wipers park directly above the dash heater vents to help with not having them so frozen to the screen.
Feb 4 at 7:19pmWeb