How much range do electric vehicles lose in winter? Here is the result

How much range do electric vehicles lose in winter? Here is the result

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How much range do electric vehicles lose in winter? Here is the result





How much range do electric vehicles lose in winter? Here is the result



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The performance of electric vehicles is significantly affected when the temperature drops. According to recent research, while some electric vehicles lose more than 30 percent of their range in freezing temperatures, others perform much better, with a range retention rate of over 80 percent. Here are the ranges of the most popular electric vehicles in winter conditions:

Most affected and least affected models

US based Recurrent The research conducted by and examined the data of more than 18,000 electric vehicles. in freezing weather conditions It reveals the performance of electric vehicles. Research, heat pump compared to vehicles with conventional heating systems. 10 percent less range loss It shows that he is alive.

Model Heat Pump cold weather range
Tesla Model X Our %89
Tesla Model S Our %88
Audi e-tron Our %87
Tesla Model 3 Our %87
Tesla Model Y Our %86
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Our %85
Hyundai Kona Our %84
Rivian R1S None %83
BMW iX Our %83
Nissan Ariya Our %83
Let’s EV9 Our %82
Rivian R1T None %81
Let’s EV6 Our %80
Tesla Model 3 None %79
Nissan Leaf None %78
Tesla Model S None %77
Ford F-150 Lightning None %74
Chevrolet Equinox EV Our %74
Cadillac Lyriq Our %72
Chevrolet Bolt None %69
Ford Mustang Mach-E None %86
Volkswagen ID.4 None %63

For example, a Tesla Model 3Loss of range in cold weather if there is a heat pump 13 percent This rate goes up to 21 percent in the same model without a heat pump.

On average, heat pump vehicles in ideal conditions at freezing temperatures while maintaining 83 percent of their range.this rate without heat pump in vehicles to 75 percent falls up.

in cold weather worst performance showing electric vehicle Volkswagen ID.4 happened. best performance whereas Tesla Model X showed.

Meanwhile, in a vehicle with a heat pump such as the Kia EV6, the range loss reaches 20 percent. This indicates that not only hardware but also battery management systems are important.

Why does cold weather affect range?

Like all vehicles, electric vehicles lose efficiency in cold weather. In vehicles with internal combustion engines, fuel consumption increases because cold air is more dense. The situation is slightly different for electric vehicles. Battery energy is used to heat the interior of electric vehicles because there is no “waste heat” as in internal combustion engines. However, low temperatures affect the battery’s chemistry, prolonging charging times and reducing power levels.














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