How are your EVs doing in the cold?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:ID.4 is getting terrible efficiency, but we haven't really driven it more than about 1 or 2 miles at a time since the cold snap began, and turning the car on and bringing the heat to temperature really zaps the range on a short drive. I've got it plugged in now in the driveway, anyway, so I don't really care what the range is; I'm not anticipating needing to drive more than 5 or 10 miles at a time any time soon.

same here. range went from like 214 miles down to 75. ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

My Bolt went from 200ish to 180ish.

[Anonymous]

Volvo lost maybe 10%. Handles very well in the snow. Geely is bring the next generation of batteries to Canada. 935 miles at -30 c at $25k.

[Anonymous]

Heat pump vs resistive heat for the cabin makes a big difference in the cold). Use seat warmers or a heated steering wheel if you want to extend your range when it is needed or on very short trips.

Some cars also have battery thermal management to cool and heat up the battery for optimal charge capacity. This can cause some additional battery drain. Use a departure time when charging to help combat this on cold mornings.

Watch out for lower tire pressure from the cold as another factor for higher consumption.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Heat pump vs resistive heat for the cabin makes a big difference in the cold). Use seat warmers or a heated steering wheel if you want to extend your range when it is needed or on very short trips.

Some cars also have battery thermal management to cool and heat up the battery for optimal charge capacity. This can cause some additional battery drain. Use a departure time when charging to help combat this on cold mornings.

Watch out for lower tire pressure from the cold as another factor for higher consumption.

Definitely had to fill all 4 tires after this cold stretch.

[Anonymous]

My Bolt’s range has been terrible - probably half of normal.

[Anonymous]

Hybrid Lexus two of them

One battery failed, morning after ice storm about 3 years old.

Other one same model & yr battery fine.

Millage no change on either car.

[Anonymous]

Polestar 2 does fine. It goes from about 220 range at full charge to about 190 in this cold (it stays outside on our driveway). We have dual motor drive and it handles incredibly well on snowy/icy roads.

[Anonymous]

I have a pole star and I LOVE it.

I haven’t noticed a difference with the charge but I definitely appreciate the power and four wheel drive in this weather. I also really like that I can idle next to a school bus stop without smelly exhaust.

EVs are great!

[Anonymous]

We have had our Bolt for 5 years and don't notice much change due to the cold. Most of the range drop is due to running the heat, but even then it isn't detrimental to our driving habits.

It's almost always plugged in while at home so the thermal management system is keeping the battery warm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hyundai Ioniq 5 is at the dealership. Batter/electrical failure on first day of sub-freezing temps

Yikes. Sorry.

Ugh same car here. “Battery management system” error and now failure to charge at multiple different stations. We’re in upstate ny now for spring break. At a Hyundai dealership in random town. Hoping for loaner (?) but preppy bummed.

[Anonymous]

It’s important to remember that ICE vehicles also have less efficiency, range and performance when it is cold. As the cars age the engines also start to lose compression, power, range, etc. as well. Maybe not as much as EVs though. I just warm up while plugged in and then run only the seat heaters with cabin temp at 60 while driving. Not much range loss, maybe 10% when it’s cold. My Canadian relatives don’t complain about EV loss in the winter then the Teslas. Fine for driving around Toronto.