[jdsteel]

I have owned a Mach e since last July. I can assure you that it operates below 32, and while we didn’t have a 20 degree below zero day where I live we did have some at sub 10 degrees below zero.

My car’s (standard battery) usable daily range went down from 100-120 miles (charging to 90%, keeping it above 20%) to about 80-90 miles per day. But I normally drive about 20-40 miles per day so that’s no problem.

While my car is plugged in I use an app to start it up about 5 minutes or so before I leave. That gets the car nice and warm inside and warms up the battery prior to use. No fumes so I don’t need to open the garage door. Before I drive home I use the app to start the car and it is cozy and ready to go.

EV’s are great commuter cars if you have a charger in your garage at home. They are a good 2nd car and a great 3rd car. Using an EV for short trips will keep my gas vehicles in service longer.

[TexasGator]

“While my car is plugged in I use an app to start it up about 5 minutes or so before I leave.”

Many here will be misled by ‘start it up’!

[EVO X]

Using an EV for short trips will keep my gas vehicles in service longer.

I have a 12 year old sporty car. I am not going to buy an EV to keep it in service longer.

[indthkr]

"EV’s are great commuter cars if you have a charger in your garage at home. They are a good 2nd car and a great 3rd car. Using an EV for short trips will keep my gas vehicles in service longer."

So if you are a middle class family that doesn't live in the Southern US, and can only afford one car, EV's are probably a bad move.

[sima_yi]

Thanks. I keep thinking an EV would be useful for short trips around town, out to the range, etc. I will keep it in mind.