Has anyone tried sleeping in the car with the cooled air switched on in a camp site before? What is the consumption like

Keanu · Post by **Keanu** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:11 am

Has anyone tried sleeping in the car with the cooled air switched on in a camp site before? What is the consumption like? Thinking of doing it

Skye · Post by **Skye** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:11 am

If you've got the car on for the aircon, you'll need to work out how to disconnect the running lights as well won't you?

John · Post by **John** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:11 am

BYD firmware engineers please make a 'park mode' to turn of the lighting when stationary. It shouldn't be difficult?

Xingyu · Post by **Xingyu** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:11 am

Depends on exterior temperature.

Can be anywhere from 1-3kW.

At 3kW on a fully battery, you're looking at max of 20 hours.

Darryl · Post by **Darryl** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:11 am

Overnight - without sun loading the A/C would cycle frequently - I would suggest the average power consumption would be far less than 1kw/hr (I am a Fridge mechanic by trade)

Gary · Post by **Gary** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:11 am

Some people posting a camping trip last summer - try a search

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:11 am

Why not test it yourself. Put your car in the Sun on Thursday (hottest day this week) and see how much power you use over a specific time.

Jason · Post by **Jason** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:57 am

If this is how you're camping then I'm afraid you're doing it wrong 😂

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:16 am

Get a powered site. Run the AC all night and charge.

Ken0 · Post by **Ken0** » Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:31 pm

I was resting in the car one warm day it is about 24 outside. It consumed about 1kwh after 45mins of air con used. I set at 20 degrees. So comfy.