Featured Cold saps up to 40% of EV battery life, CAA test finds

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Tideland Prius, Feb 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM.

  1. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    Agreed. The bolt has a 400 mile range in summer, so way more than I need even in winter.
    But for Florida, we take the hycam
     
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  2. hill

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    A plug-in is the most ideal for range conscious folks out in more remote areas lacking quick charging. Not only can phev's scavenge Heat from the ice, when electric is depleted ... it has the ice for extending range.