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I just installed a Clipper Creek in my garage. What is the most efficient way to preheat? Should I remote start the car with heat on eco,or actually power up or start the car and leave it plugged into the charger?
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I just installed a Clipper Creek in my garage. What is the most efficient way to preheat? Should I remote start the car with heat on eco,or actually power up or start the car and leave it plugged into the charger?
Remote start while plugged in. Give it enough time to recover a 'full' charge. It will pre-condition the battery regardless of your in-cabin climate settings I believe.
I find my 2012 recharges within 30 minutes of a remote start while on L2 charging.
My garage is also heated so i do not pre-condition. Keep in mind pre-conditioning is for the cabin and does nothing for the battery. If plugged in the TMS is constantly maintaining the battery whether or not you pre-condition the cabin.
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It is my understanding that the remote start also pre-conditions the temp of the high voltage battery as well

https://www.chevrolet.com/content/d...014 Volt Cold Weather Tips Sheet_Oct 2014.pdf
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