Driving at the speed limit while the thermometer shows -24 degrees can take a toll on any car, not just EVs.
EVs lose 41% range at 20°F according to AAA testing, with heating systems drawing 5-10 kilowatts continuously while cold weather slows charging speeds.
As winter approaches, so do reports of electric vehicles being stranded in frigid temperatures at charger stations or along the road. The same can happen to gas-powered vehicles, but it's EVs that ...
Cold weather reduces an electric vehicle's battery performance and increases charging times. An EV's range can drop by as much as 41% in cold temperatures when using the interior heat. EV owners can ...
EVs aren’t as efficient in colder temperatures, but it’s not the end of the world if you plan.