Future new owner coming from a Tesla (ordered a Gravity) - Automatic Overheat Protection

[240]

Hi,

I searched the forums, but wanted to double check by asking the question here. Does Lucid still not have the ability to enable automatic overheat protection like Tesla vehicles? If not, I'm very puzzled why this simple software update hasn't happened already.

Thank you

 

[socktucker]

Most of us had Teslas, idk why Lucid doesn’t do overheat protection but I’d assume it to save battery life. I tried it in my Tesla maybe twice and it destroyed my battery range. Never used it again.

Also, the inside of the Lucid with glass stays roughly 20+ degrees cooler inside than my model Y does. Much higher quality glass.

 

[hydbob]

You can also use Keep mode. It uses about 1% batttery/hr.

 

[240]

You can also use Keep mode. It uses about 1% batttery/hr.

Keep mode would be the same as overheat protection except I’d have to manually turn it on every time.

For somebody that has free charging at work, the additional battery drainage is not a concern.

 

[socktucker]

Keep mode would be the same as overheat protection except I’d have to manually turn it on every time.

For somebody that has free charging at work, the additional battery drainage is not a concern.

 

[borski]

Keep mode would be the same as overheat protection except I’d have to manually turn it on every time.

For somebody that has free charging at work, the additional battery drainage is not a concern.

Not the same. Keep mode keeps it at a set temp. Overheat protection would cool the vehicle only above a certain temp.

I suspect it is simply too much battery drain for too many owners.

 

[240]

Not the same. Keep mode keeps it at a set temp. Overheat protection would cool the vehicle only above a certain temp.

I suspect it is simply too much battery drain for too many owners.

Auto overheat is not on by default. Every owner can enable or disable it to their liking.

 

[borski]

Auto overheat is not on by default. Every owner can enable or disable it to their liking.

I’m not against it existing as an option. You asked why it didn’t exist. I answered with my suspicion as to why; it is simply not among the highest requested features.

 

[illopp00]

I generally would just set the car to keep at a very high temp like 85 during summer out in the sun before I get out and it will not kick on until it heats up...

 

[njg-agt]

I'd like such a system if instead of turning on the AC at an set interior temperature it simply started exchanging the hot interior air for cooler exterior air (when it is hotter inside than outside)...

 

[Chrome]

I'd like such a system if instead of turning on the AC at an set interior temperature it simply started exchanging the hot interior air for cooler exterior air (when it is hotter inside than outside)...

So basically the effect of having the windows lowered without lowering the windows. lol

You can sort of simulate this by disabling the AC compressor, disabling Recirculation, setting the Temperature to whatever (doesn't matter since it won't hit the target anyway), setting the Fans to 5+, and enabling Keep Mode. The only catch is that it'll remain this way until 1%, and won't cycle on/off as necessary. Then again, in an environment where the cabin will reach 140°F, it would need to exchange continuously anyway.

Something I'm not 100% sure on, however, is if Keep Mode will force the compressor on if the environment calls for it. In my mind, it really shouldn't, since you're specifically asking the car to maintain what you set. Distinctly different from Creature Comfort mode, in that regard.