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you say 'average ev' to include the 1st generation evs that are trash and had no cold weather capabilities. Yes -50% range can be expected. Terrible! The kia s
by incomingpain 3y ago
you say 'average ev' to include the 1st generation evs that are trash and had no cold weather capabilities. Yes -50% range can be expected. Terrible!
The kia soul for example, which originally had 150km range has been upgraded now. I believe the cold weather package is standard now?
Today in 3rd generation evs, you have to cross the heat pump temp limit of -25c for there to be worse then ICE range losses.
There's obviously always going to be rough losses. Afterall, the colder it is, the more I want to jack up the heat.
Ford, chevy, and vw I believe are still in 2nd gen? Though honestly I havent heard how well the new ultium are doing for chevy?
I believe 3rd gens, jaguar, audi, and tesla at -20c will be around -5% range loss or so?
Personally I'm waiting on 4th gen with solid state batteries in hopes/expectations they handle the cold weather better. afterall it is -15c right now for me. Toyota has all the patents and might be first to market?