As you may know, the Tesla Model 3 now comes standard with a heat pump, which wasn't the case too long ago. All Tesla's other current models come standard with heat pumps, but earlier Model 3 sedans were equipped with a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistive heater. You really don't need to understand the technology, but it's nice to know if one works better than the other and if the difference is notable.
For all the folks who may not be following, our good friends Kyle and Alyssa of Out of Spec Reviews have taken to braving the bitter cold on quite a few occasions these days to provide us with much-needed cold-weather coverage of electric vehicles. They sit out in the cold so we don't have to, apprising us of details about electric car range, charging, and so much more.
