> EVs heat their cabin more efficiently than ICEs.
Given that ICEs take advantage of waste heat - which they will have in abundance as long as the engine is running - I disagree. Especially since many EVs still use resistive heating (the F150 Lightning and some Tesla models, for example).
And even vehicles with heat pumps will have to use backup resistive heating on really cold days, since they have a lower limit where they can operate.
> which they will have in abundance as long as the engine is running
Right, as long as the engine is running (and warm). It's still inefficient, however, as a significant portion of the heat still leaves with the exhaust. An EV can add a resistor inside the cabin for 100% conversion efficiency, and can power it for longer than a tank of gas will allow an ICE to idle.
Both systems have advantages and disadvantages. "Strong, reliable heat" is not a clear differentiator.
Given that ICEs take advantage of waste heat - which they will have in abundance as long as the engine is running - I disagree. Especially since many EVs still use resistive heating (the F150 Lightning and some Tesla models, for example).
And even vehicles with heat pumps will have to use backup resistive heating on really cold days, since they have a lower limit where they can operate.