They need to get one of those Tesla Model P's. ( Perpetuala )Post spotted on FB...from a proud Tesla owner out in the frozen midwest: "Mileage way down in the bitter cool. Going station to station hoping get home.All bundled up inside. Afraid to run heater because drain power."
Nice. Imagine being stuck/stranded in one of the many highways closures that have occurred recently. And the battery runs out.
FuelEconomy.gov says it all! LOLIs a Cold Climate a Deterrent to EV Ownership?
This time of year, most people have one thing on their minds: the weather. As freezing temperatures descend across the country and snow and ice become a hazard, EV drivers face another potential issue—how cold affects the battery and range of their electric cars.
Cold temperatures do affect electric vehicles and steal some of their range. The amount of range lost depends on many factors such as the car itself, its potential range in normal weather, and whether the heat is on. According to AAA’s “Cold Weather Can Cut Electric Car Range by Over 40%”, EVs often lose 12% of their range in cold weather, but the loss leaps to 41% with the heater on full blast.
Is a Cold Climate a Deterrent to EV Ownership?
When EV Drivers think of cold weather, they think about the range of their car. There are many rumors and tales about EVs and cold weather. Are some or all of them true? Can EV range truly be reduced? Is there anything you can do to…blinkcharging.com
Electric Vehicles in Winter
Cold weather reduces efficiency of all vehicle types, not just EVs. According to FuelEconomy.gov, conventional gasoline vehicles typically have a 20% reduction in fuel economy at 20° F. However, it is often more noticeable with an EV and is especially concerning for all-electric vehicle drivers who need to know they have enough range to reach their travel destinations.
Keeping the inside of the vehicle warm in winter is usually the biggest drain on EV range, especially when ambient temperatures plunge below 15° F. Lithium ion batteries used in EVs also do not perform as well in cold temperatures, which can lead to further range reductions.
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Getting through the winter in your EV begins with purchasing the right vehicle for your needs. Most new all-electric models offer more than 200 miles of official range, so even with winter reductions many EV drivers are rarely inconvenienced by these issues. On the other hand, older used EV models may offer less than 100 miles of range which can present significant challenges if drivers aren’t aware of winter reductions when purchasing.
Need more info. Could be just poor planning. I see most folks looking at 15-20% loss. And there have been people stuck and frozen to death. ICE isn't a magic bullet to save your life. In fact, being buried is better in EV since there no tailpipe to block.Post spotted on FB...from a proud Tesla owner out in the frozen midwest: "Mileage way down in the bitter cool. Going station to station hoping get home.All bundled up inside. Afraid to run heater because drain power."
Nice. Imagine being stuck/stranded in one of the many highways closures that have occurred recently. And the battery runs out.
I needa include a nice "harumph! harumph!" after I answer that.I
Is your position that idiots don't buy EVs and cause themselves trouble sometimes?
Tis why, if I buy a newer vehicle, will be a hybrid.Post spotted on FB...from a proud Tesla owner out in the frozen midwest: "Mileage way down in the bitter cool. Going station to station hoping get home.All bundled up inside. Afraid to run heater because drain power."
Nice. Imagine being stuck/stranded in one of the many highways closures that have occurred recently. And the battery runs out.
A woman parked near me at Giant a few days ago and I queried her on the Rivian. She says she loves it. I asked if she had trouble finding charge points, and she said she didn't use it for any long distance, only local, and charged at home overnight.
They get all the "visibility" they need broken down on the side of the road for hours.
Battery pacs are being designed to outlast the vehicle now and usually covered under warranty. Older 1st generation battery pacs are still in use, the number of people that had to replace an entire battery pac is very small. There will alway sbe the exceptions in both ICE and EV worlds that fall outside the norm and will pay hefty prices for repairs. Just a different color of paint.
