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      02-12-2015, 11:26 AM   #1
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i8 heating question

i3 cars have either resistance heating or heat pumps. What system(s) are used in the i8?

I believe it has a heat pump, but I was wondering whether it also uses the (most efficient) heat source when available - the engine? (Like any ICE car.)
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Uses heat from the radiator, like a normal car.
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The heating circuit. The high voltage electric Air conditioning compressor is bolted to the front traction motor.
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Thank you both kindly for the very helpful information

...and very detailed too John
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