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Turns out EVs don't like the cold either

by Samantha Fields

Jan 19, 2024

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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