Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Why Teslas and other electric vehicles have problems in cold weather —
and how EV owners can prevent issues
Electric Vehicle sales have been increasing rapidly. In 2023, over 20%
of new car sales in Europe and China were EVs. Even in the US, a slower adopter
of EVs among developed countries, the EV market share grew by 50% to around 6%.
However, those who drove EVs in the US struggled with fast-draining batteries when
temperatures went down to sub-zero temperatures. Also, it took much longer to
charge up their vehicles. As a result, there were long lines in charging poles and
many dead EVs whose batteries ran out on the road. Why aren’t EVs cold-resistant
as much as conventional vehicles? Under cold temperatures, EV batteries need a longer
time for chemical and physical reactions. Also, unlike conventional vehicles,
EVs use battery power to warm a vehicle's interior. Furthermore, battery
temperatures need to be boosted under cold temperatures for charging, which not
only consumes battery power but also takes longer charging time. All these factors
use up battery power and reduce the range. However, there are some tips to drive
EVs in cold places such as warming up the vehicle while being charged. Remember.
Norway, Iceland, and Sweden, whose winter is no less severe than Chicago, are the
top three EV adopters.
Read the article and learn about how to keep and drive an EV under cold
temperatures.
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