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    Heat pump vs Resistive on Model 3

    Do you plug in your Tesla at home? If using a 60amp breaker with “warm up”, would that help? Also, is warm up only doing the cabin/windows or is it also warming the battery pack?
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    Heat pump vs Resistive on Model 3

    It’s nice hearing you don’t turn off the heat and use just seat warmers. How much range are you loosing on the colder days
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    Heat pump vs Resistive on Model 3

    How much range are you loosing when it’s say -30C, 0C, etc. do you feel like you can’t run the heat because you’re loosing too much range?
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    Heat pump vs Resistive on Model 3

    What year and model do you have? What reduction in range did you see
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    Heat pump vs Resistive on Model 3

    What year and model do you have? Being in Maine do you believe the resistive heater might be better? Ive seen some posts that the heat pump isnt always keeping up when its cold however, people aren't defining what "really cold" is. My guess is sub-zero F.
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    Performance cold weather range

    Im looking at getting the same car from the Tesla used cars option they have. How much does the heat being on effect your range? I am on the fence with getting a 2021 as they have the heat pumps vs the resistance heaters. My total daily commute would be around 130 miles... I am hopeful that no...
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    New Member from Maine

    Looks great! Did you get it from a private sale or the Tesla used car part of their site?
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    What to expect in Canadian Cold?

    To confirm, is your chart in F or C? I’m in Maine and looking to get a used MY or M3. I haven’t been too picky about year as I plan on buying from the Teslas used cars which come with a small additional warranty. Do you feel like, or have experience, comparing the resistance heat to the heat...
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    Heat pump vs Resistive on Model 3

    Do you know how much the cold eats away at your available mileage for the resistance heater vs heat pump? What temperature for the RH/HP do you start seeing those drops? If getting used, what year would be the oldest you’d go for the M3/MY? I love the space of the MY however I don’t see it...
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    Heat pump vs Resistive on Model 3

    Hi! I'm from Maine and looking at a used M3 or MY. What mileage loss is expected in the M3/MY with the resistive heater vs heat pump? Ive seen mixed reviews about the heat pump in cold climates (such as Maine) and am wondering if the resistive heater is better? The 2021 MY I am looking at has...