Tips and tricks on what to consider
You wake up in the morning and it’s cold. Really cold. It feels like the electric car is going half of its promised range. Why is that?
The electric car battery needs more than a hat and mittens when temperatures drop well below zero. Range is reduced and charging takes longer. This is because the cold slows down the chemical processes needed to charge the battery. Follow our tips to get a better handle on EV charging in cold weather
It’s not the charging station that determines how fast you can charge and how far you can go in winter, but the capacity of the battery. Range is affected by the many kilowatt hours needed to heat the battery and the car’s interior. You won’t get as far on one charge. But electric cars start more easily than many fossil fuel cars in cold weather. With a little planning and an understanding of what affects charging, you can manage well even when the thermometer shows ten and twenty, even thirty degrees below zero.
Many electric cars have batteries that are equipped with preheating systems. Unfortunately, most hybrids lack this smart solution. By preheating your electric car during the winter months, you can optimize battery performance and extend its range. That’s why it’s also a good idea to park your car in a heated garage. This will help reduce the amount of energy needed to heat the cabin and battery.
Of course, you’ll keep an extra eye on your battery level and the location of charging stations if you’re driving longer distances. And you have an alternative plan in case something unexpected happens. That habit is quickly ingrained. Just like having realistic expectations of your electric car’s performance on the coldest days of the year. So prepare properly and take it easy on the road to avoid range anxiety.
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