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Here’s how to precondition your EV’s cabin for optimal charging:
1. Use the vehicle’s app or infotainment system
Most EVs (Ford, Tesla, Kia, etc.) allow cabin/battery preconditioning via their mobile apps or dashboard systems. For Ford, use FordPass®; for Kia EV6, it’s built into the navigation when routing to a charger.
2. Schedule while plugged in
Precondition while connected to a charger to avoid draining the battery. This uses grid power to warm the battery (improving charging speed) and cabin simultaneously. Tesla’s system automatically coordinates this during scheduled charging.
3. Activate before departure
Set a departure time in your EV’s settings. The system will:
- Heat/cool the cabin to desired temperature
- Warm the battery to its efficient operating range
- Optimize charging (if mid-charge) to reach target charge level by departure time.
Key benefit
This process preserves battery charge for driving rather than expending it on climate control or battery heating en route. For fast charging, some EVs (like Kia) require entering a charger destination in navigation to activate dedicated battery preconditioning.
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