Apologies if this has been asked before but I am trying to get my head around the heat pump option and am getting mixed messages from the BMW dealers.
I understand that the heat pump has an optimum temperature operating range and as I am in the UK where the temp is commonly around 10 degrees that is a positive.
I also understand the process of pre-conditioning the battery by setting a 'switch on' 3 hours before intended departure.
What I am a little confused about is whether the heat pump is operational and therefore adding to range during normal driving?
So if you didn't pre-condition the battery / cabin before leaving (and while connected to the charger) would there actually be any benefit to range on a car with the auxiliary heater?
I understand that the heat pump has an optimum temperature operating range and as I am in the UK where the temp is commonly around 10 degrees that is a positive.
I also understand the process of pre-conditioning the battery by setting a 'switch on' 3 hours before intended departure.
What I am a little confused about is whether the heat pump is operational and therefore adding to range during normal driving?
So if you didn't pre-condition the battery / cabin before leaving (and while connected to the charger) would there actually be any benefit to range on a car with the auxiliary heater?