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Benefit of leaving the truck plugged in when the weather is cold?

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Discussion Starter · 6 mo ago

Now that the weather has turned cold, every time I shut down the truck, I get a message on the screen that because of the outside temperature I should leave the truck plugged in.

My question is if I am not charging and have not set a destination time, what is the benefit, if any, to leaving the truck plugged in during cold weather?

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· #6 · 6 mo ago

ChasingCoral said:
When you go to drive, you can pre-condition the cabin using "shore power" rather than the battery. This will increase your range and may be more economical as their are losses inherent in charging/discharging any battery.

Keeping the truck plugged in will help keep the 12v topped up

PowerUps require the truck to have sufficient charge in the 12v battery. Keeping the truck plugged in will help make sure PowerUps install.

Does it help or hurt to precondition your cabin when you are not plugged in? You just finished your meal at a restaurant, and it is 20 degrees outside, and you want to drive away in a warm truck????

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