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Do electric cars have remote start?
During the cold winter months, I prefer to start my car remotely to give it a few minutes to warm up before I get in. Could I do this with an electric car?
Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It will likely depend on your specific model, but because most
electric cars
come equipped with their own remote-operable smartphone technology, you will most likely be able to start your car remotely using the app.With the
Tesla Model 3
mobile app, for example, drivers have a whole suite of remote control options. Some things that you can do from the Controls tab on the Tesla app include:- Open the front or rear trunk
- Lock or unlock the car
- Open or close the charge port
- Flash the lights or honk the horn
- Enable keyless driving
- Defrost your car
- Customize your climate controls
- Vent or close the windows.
If your goal is to warm things up, starting the car itself ahead of time won’t even be necessary. Unlike a combustion engine, electric motors themselves don’t generate much internal heat, so starting the car before you’re ready to start driving would just be a waste of battery power.
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