Ventilated/heated seats even with bench seat.

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Definitely ventilated seats for the bench!! I will keep posting this at any chance I get. If my 10-year old sub-$40k sedan came standard with this, I definitely expect it. Not in a package, not as an option, standard, across all models.

I think heated seats, steering wheel and ventilated seats should be standard on all EVs as they really reduce HVAC duties in the real world, leading to better efficiency.
 
My mpgs really go down to the very low 20s compared to upper 20s on my mild hybrid when temps get below freezing. I use the I.C.E. more and way less EV only mode. Seems like it take more battery pack power to run the 1-4 heated seats, side mirror/rear defroster, heated windshield, and heated steering wheel compared to ventilated seats and electric A/C in summer. Not 100% sure if winter cabin heat is from a heater core/engine coolant and/or uses an electrical heater when in EV mode?

It would be helpful for the EREV if we could borrow some of heat from the I.C.E. motor/generator as an option when running during colder temps. I think that would help with EREV range overall