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when I read the article this was what stood out to me, as well. Last winter it got _really_ cold where I live. Does that mean that if I got a Tesla with an LF
by l30n4da5 5y ago
when I read the article this was what stood out to me, as well. Last winter it got _really_ cold where I live. Does that mean that if I got a Tesla with an LFP battery it would be drastically less useful in the winter? Seems problematic.
- lini 5y agoThe battery can be heated, so you can reduce the cold weather range problems by preconditioning the battery before a drive. Naturally this uses some power, so Tesla recommends keeping the car plugged in when it's cold so it can keep everything nice and warm.
- fy20 5y agoNo different than using a block heater or diesel coolant heater then. ICE vehicles use a lot more fuel in winter too, and take a long time to get up to temperature.
- sliken 5y agoIndeed. Telsa's will keep batteries at reasonable temperatures when plugged in, but not optimal. There is a departure setting available so you can make sure your battery is full and at the ideal temperature for any scheduled departures.