I have a 2023 Bolt EUV and am looking at trading up to an Equinox EV.
I know that Bolt cabin heating is via resistance heating while the Equinox uses a heat pump. Did read some interesting posts describing it’s configuration including how it uses the battery conditioning loop.
My question for Equinox owners, especially previous (or still) Bolt owners is do you notice a real life improvement in cold weather range vs. the Bolt?
Here in CT my Bolt EUV seems to get just about the EPA 250 mile range in optimum mid 70s deg. F. Running in winter between the mid-teens and low 30s deg. F imparts about a 30% loss of range. Does the Equinox use of a heat pump realistically reduce the cold weather range penalty?
I know that Bolt cabin heating is via resistance heating while the Equinox uses a heat pump. Did read some interesting posts describing it’s configuration including how it uses the battery conditioning loop.
My question for Equinox owners, especially previous (or still) Bolt owners is do you notice a real life improvement in cold weather range vs. the Bolt?
Here in CT my Bolt EUV seems to get just about the EPA 250 mile range in optimum mid 70s deg. F. Running in winter between the mid-teens and low 30s deg. F imparts about a 30% loss of range. Does the Equinox use of a heat pump realistically reduce the cold weather range penalty?
