EVs (Teslas) DOA in cold weather
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Anonymous
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https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dead-teslas-oak-brook
We are thinking of getting an EV but this gives me pause given today's temp. I think I'm leaning towards a hybrid. DC area doesn't get as cold as Chicago, but has anyone with an EV had issues charging their cars today? |
Anonymous
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If you just charge your car at home regularly and don't depend on public chargers, it's fine.
We have two EVs and it is no big deal for normal day to day driving. If you drive more than 200 miles a day you might not want one. Charged the Tesla in the driveway this morning and now charging my Volvo in the garage. |
Anonymous
| Cold weather ranges on all EVs are abysmal. |
Anonymous
| My prediction is EVs will eventually become second cars for people who will also keep one combustion engine car. It’s our plan. |
Anonymous
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Me again with the two EVs. I will add the the Tesla had a tough time moving up in the driveway this morning, but it's rear wheel drive and probably nearing the end life for it's tires. Same with any RWD car.
Remember when 95 was a s*show that one time--it was the Tesla drivers that stayed warmest. Yes your range is less in cold but if traveling longer than an hour in the cold just charge up to full at your house before you leave. |
Anonymous
Sure, until your charge runs out. Then the car is stuck until it can get a charge, which will take considerably longer than dumping 2 gallons of gas into it. We're going to have 1 EV and one ICE car, and just like a PP said, I imagine most people will do the same. |
Anonymous
| Not great if you live in the mountains, but not a problem here. |
Anonymous
The Tesla will hold a charge a long time while not moving. Camping mode overnight used maybe 20 miles worth of range in fairly cold conditions. I think the newer cars have battery warmers for the battery, our model 3 is one of the older ones. And yes, extremely cold temps with no garage drain the battery. We took it a few years back to the great wolf in PA and it was in the teens there. Had to charge it once a day at the superchargers around the corner. It wasn’t a big deal. Mostly we charge at home in our garage. |
Anonymous
| Plug in Hybrids - the best of both worlds. |
Anonymous
+1 love my Prime. I get 600-700 miles per fill up. |
Anonymous
Today's temp is pretty average for January around here. And there are thousands of Teslas around. I doubt it's a big problem. |
Anonymous
| We have one EV and one hybrid. I drove the hybrid to work today (essential worker). |
Anonymous
| Article is very unclear what the problem was-- whether it was people leaving the cars with low battery or not preconditioning before a fast charge. Doesn't seem like a reason not to buy an EV though |
Anonymous
OP here. There was one case in the article where I think someone left their car at the airport parking lot. It also stated that the cars would not charge at the Tesla charging station due to the weather. Maybe some folks don't have the capability of charging it at home? IDK. I don't own an EV. Agree with a PP.. I'm thinking a PHEV. |
Anonymous
| A fool and his money soon part. |