Recently, a post about "Using an electric car to cool down your bedroom" caused a heated discussion on Reddit. A British netizen posted that in despair when the temperature in his bedroom soared to 32°C, he discovered that a 100mm pipe hose could be perfectly put on the circular air-conditioning outlet of the MG ZS EV to guide the cold air into the room and keep the living room below 22°C all night.
However, he also asked in the post whether there were any risks in doing so, and admitted that "the front of the car was indeed a little hot this morning."
This hard-core local cooling solution sparked heated discussions. Many netizens lamented the creativity of the car owner, while others joked that this was "turning the car into a mobile air-conditioning unit" and "discovered for the first time that car air-conditioning can be shared."
It is understood that Europe is currently experiencing rare extreme high temperatures. In late June, the United Kingdom set a new record for June after breaking the record for the highest temperature in May, with temperatures in some areas approaching 40°C.
Moreover, the penetration rate of air conditioning in European households is extremely low. Only about 20% of households in Europe are equipped with refrigeration equipment, with only 5% in the UK and as low as 3% in Germany. The reason is that Europe has traditionally had mild summers, and air conditioning is seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. In addition, installation costs are high and building regulations are strict. Most British households are almost naked when facing high temperatures of 40°C.
The MG ZS EV used by this netizen is a pure electric SUV from the MG brand of SAIC Motor. The car is available in the UK in two versions: 51kWh standard range and 72kWh long range. WLTP range can reach up to 273 miles (approximately 439 kilometers), and supports V2L external discharge function.
In addition to powering external devices, the vehicle's power battery can also rely on the battery to power the air conditioning system. Idling with the air conditioner on a fuel vehicle not only consumes fuel but also risks carbon monoxide poisoning. Electric vehicles do not have this problem at all, and the battery capacity is sufficient to support the operation of the air conditioner throughout the night.