I've been underwhelmed by the heating unit in the LEAF.
OK, the steering wheel heater and the seat heaters work, don't drain much power, and add a lot of comfort.
But switching on the 'Heat' in my 2013 LEAF S results in a devastating loss of battery and, frankly, does NOT warm the cabin.
I really wonder why they didn't install a butane/propane type heater in the vehicle that could take advantage of the existing blower etc. to warm up the vehicle. I live in Georgia and while the temperatures dipped down into the 20's F this last week, it can hardly be compared to the plight of people up in the Northeast.
I'm going to pull out my catalytic heater (Coleman) used to warm up my camping tents and see if that's a better solution. It's not especially effective in a tent, but maybe in the closed environment of the LEAF -- back in the cargo area with the seats folded down -- it could help. I'll leave a window or two cracked to ensure there's plenty of air.
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Hey, LEAF owners in NY, New England...Michigan and Chicago...what are you doing to keep warm?
OK, the steering wheel heater and the seat heaters work, don't drain much power, and add a lot of comfort.
But switching on the 'Heat' in my 2013 LEAF S results in a devastating loss of battery and, frankly, does NOT warm the cabin.
I really wonder why they didn't install a butane/propane type heater in the vehicle that could take advantage of the existing blower etc. to warm up the vehicle. I live in Georgia and while the temperatures dipped down into the 20's F this last week, it can hardly be compared to the plight of people up in the Northeast.
I'm going to pull out my catalytic heater (Coleman) used to warm up my camping tents and see if that's a better solution. It's not especially effective in a tent, but maybe in the closed environment of the LEAF -- back in the cargo area with the seats folded down -- it could help. I'll leave a window or two cracked to ensure there's plenty of air.
http://www.coleman.com/product/5053A751#.UplbTmRDsyw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Hey, LEAF owners in NY, New England...Michigan and Chicago...what are you doing to keep warm?