Why Heat Pumps Are Critical to Improved EV Range
Heat pumps are crucial to improving electric vehicle (EV) range because they help reduce the energy consumption of the car’s heating and cooling system. One of the main challenges facing electric cars is their limited driving range, which is largely due to the energy required to power the vehicle. The heating and cooling systems in an EV are essential for passenger comfort and safety, but they can also be significant energy consumers. Traditional heating systems in gas-powered cars use waste heat from the engine to warm the cabin. However, EVs don’t have an engine, so they require an alternative method to heat the cabin. Most electric cars use electric resistance heaters, which are highly inefficient and can significantly reduce the vehicle’s driving range. How Do Heat Pumps Work? Heat pumps, on the other hand, are much more efficient than electric resistance heaters because they can move heat from the outside of the car to the inside. Heat pumps work by using a refrigerant to transfer heat between two areas, such as the inside and outside of a car. This process requires much less energy than electric resistance heating and can significantly improve an EV’s driving range. Vinfast’s VF 8 and…