When cold weather and EVs don’t mix
Jan 19, 2024

When cold weather and EVs don’t mix

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With much of the country frozen right now, some EV owners are realizing that their cars don't tend to well in frigid temps.

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Some EV owners are finding that the batteries don't always perform optimally in the freezing temperatures affecting much of the country.
If you normally get 400 miles out of a full battery charge, there's a chance you might only get 200 or 300 miles depending on the car and how cold it is outside.
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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
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