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I don't have a block heater. do electric cars ever need those? it's never been so cold here that any car I've had has not started. -- nm

Posted by 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 (aka amanda) Feb 16 '24, 08:11

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Is your garage detached, or is it below your house? Would insulation reduce overall heating bills? -- nm - Beryllium Feb 16, 09:31 1
- DETACHED -- (link) - 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 Feb 16, 10:25
Leaving it charging will let it condition the battery when it's colder, and improve the life of it. That's not a huge factor though. -- nm - Reagen Feb 16, 08:32 3
- once I have a garage door opener, I can leave it plugged in basically all the time. -- nm - 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 Feb 16, 08:35 2
  - There's no such thing as it "not starting", unless the 12V battery dies. -- nm - Reagen Feb 16, 08:37 1
    - giggle the cables -- nm - Spawn Feb 16, 08:59
Ah, forgot you went electric. So no, I vote no on insulation. :-) -- nm - mara ❄️ Feb 16, 08:12 4
- Cold causes slower charging, and she is in a cold winter area, though. -- nm - Spawn Feb 16, 08:19 3
  - I don't drive every day. I only veer charge when I'm going somewhere and I know that in advance. (I currently charge outside.) -- nm - 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 Feb 16, 08:26 2
    - Ah, like Amy. My distance commuter mindset speaks first! -- nm - Spawn Feb 16, 08:27 1
      - the last time I drove was... last thursday? I don't drive much. -- nm - 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 Feb 16, 08:28

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