Posted on 02/06/2019 10:36:58 PM PST by Olog-hai
Cold temperatures can sap electric car batteries, temporarily reducing their range by more than 40 percent when interior heaters are used, a new study found.
The study of five electric vehicles by AAA also found that high temperatures can cut into battery range, but not nearly as much as the cold. The range returns to normal in more comfortable temperatures. […]
AAA tested the BMW i3s, Chevrolet Bolt and Nissan Leaf from the 2018 model year, and the 2017 Tesla Model S 75D and Volkswagen e-Golf. All have a range of at least 100 miles per charge. They were tested on a dynamometer, which is like a treadmill, in a climate-controlled cell. […]
At 20 degrees, the average driving range fell by 12 percent when the car’s cabin heater was not used. When the heater was turned on, the range dropped by 41 percent, AAA said.
At 95 degrees, range dropped 4 percent without use of air conditioning, and fell by 17 percent when the cabin was cooled, the study found. …
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Same in Florida.
Every 2 years need a new battery.
Brand lust isn’t just with EVs. Merecedes is now selling a crappy little Euro A-class in the USA. It will sell well because of the badge.
That is true. I was thinking of much earlier cars.
“At 20 degrees, the average driving range fell by 12 percent when the car’s cabin heater was not used. When the heater was turned on, the range dropped by 41 percent, AAA said. “
i guess 4 degrees like it was here during yesterday’s evening commute wouldn’t have fared too well, either ...
Priuses are 100% powered by gasoline ...
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