issues with viscosity changes to coolant as a result of temperature variation has resulted in 2 (warranty covered) coolant flushes
haven’t had any issues since but we haven’t had a hot day since my last service
It’s imperfect but the fact they built a system at all is why I’ve had zero range attenuation in the 4 years I’ve owned it. If you keep the cells happy and comfortable they will stay that way (usually).
The system they are referring to in this post is a substantial upgrade to what they already equip their vehicles with.
issues with viscosity changes to coolant as a result of temperature variation has resulted in 2 (warranty covered) coolant flushes
haven’t had any issues since but we haven’t had a hot day since my last service
Yes, I have had the same issue in my 2020 Ioniq. The car actually got recalled for this reason and they changed the coolant to a different one. Most likely this was done the last time you got a coolant flush, if not it will be done the next time you get your car serviced. The new coolant completely eliminates the issue
In the example of the guy you replied to it does actually help with range, but only in winter. The 2020 Ioniq can use the heat of the battery to help the heat pump heat the interior of the car, significantly reducing the range drop you experience during winter.
I was wondering why they weren’t actively cooling batteries if heat is the killer. I guess the inovation is weight reduction of the cooling tech.
As the owner of a 2020 ioniq ev:
It’s imperfect but the fact they built a system at all is why I’ve had zero range attenuation in the 4 years I’ve owned it. If you keep the cells happy and comfortable they will stay that way (usually).
The system they are referring to in this post is a substantial upgrade to what they already equip their vehicles with.
Yes, I have had the same issue in my 2020 Ioniq. The car actually got recalled for this reason and they changed the coolant to a different one. Most likely this was done the last time you got a coolant flush, if not it will be done the next time you get your car serviced. The new coolant completely eliminates the issue
Kool, that’s what I figured. Does not really directly affect range but helps with battery longevity when fast charging.
In the example of the guy you replied to it does actually help with range, but only in winter. The 2020 Ioniq can use the heat of the battery to help the heat pump heat the interior of the car, significantly reducing the range drop you experience during winter.
Correct. Not in a way that changes anybody’s plans. Absolutely not to the degree that the popular narrative in the media implies.
Tldr; we spend less money. Road trips that once cost 60-80$ in fuel cost 5$.
Like any tool a human isn’t born with you learn to scale your trips and plans and routines to work in synergy with the tech…
…just like we did when carriages started becoming ‘horseless’
Yes, pretty much all EVs have some form of active cooling these days