Warming up the car (at least until the app gets released)

[jhs_7645]

How can I the turn the car on so that it can warm up the interior before I leave for work in the AM? Say I just want to walk outside, 'turn the car on' then go back in, get my coffee, etc… then go back out and hop in a toasty warm car to start my day.

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One note, if being unlocked is a requirement of this, that's OK.

 

[Doug_G]

Leave the door ajar one click.

 

[jerry33]

How can I the turn the car on so that it can warm up the interior before I leave for work in the AM? Say I just want to walk outside, 'turn the car on' then go back in, get my coffee, etc… then go back out and hop in a toasty warm car to start my day.

Many threads already on this issue. Basically, you do a range charge at a very low charge rate before you leave.

 

[jhs_7645]

Many threads already on this issue. Basically, you do a range charge at a very low charge rate before you leave.

I thought the range charge trick was to get the battery pack warm. I was interested in the cabin. Doug_G I believe has the answer.

 

[Zextraterrestrial]

I thought the range charge trick was to get the battery pack warm. I was interested in the cabin. Doug_G I believe has the answer.

yes.

but if you want a warmer battery if it is cold out then leave the car on a trickle charge and you should have full regen when you leave (maybe not in extreme cold temps but works just below freezing)

 

[Cattledog]

If it's your own garage, wouldn't leaving the key in allow the car to stay on (haven't tried this yet, guessing)?