We have two daughters that go to school at different times but it's not enough time to make two trips. So this is perfect to have in the car for my younger daughter who has to wait 30 minutes before entering classes. Cord is long enough to reach the back seat. And it does warm very well. I actually bought this planning for a long trip and was going to sleep in my car at rest stops. It has now become my daughter's favorite. She doesn't want to go anywhere if it's at least even cool outside without her car electric blanket.