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Originally Posted by SteveinArizona
I can't say for sure about "only" but I can definitely confirm that with the 530e one can use the phone app to remotely turn on the AC or heat (so long as there is enough battery capacity remaining as it runs the AC/heat off the hybrid batteries).
I use that feature a lot in the summer. After five hours parked at a golf course in Arizona, I use the phone app to turn on the AC as I leave the 17th green. By the time I finish playing and get back to my car, it is nice and cool. The car remains locked and the engine and motor don't start.
This was an important feature to me when I bought my 530e.
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Ya. AC and heater are battery powered. I don't know what % of battery charge is required but I am honestly surprised that this feature works when not plugged in. Also, you are in a warm climate. High voltage use on the 530e (AC / heat / edrive) are disabled when its too cold.