Does Cold Weather Affect EV Batteries?

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When you drive an EV around the Troy area, you might be wondering how the cold seasons will affect the battery. When temperatures fall below 20 degrees, your EV’s range can drop by 41% if you have the heat on full blast. This also includes using the defroster and seat warmers. In other words, your heating system takes up some of your car’s charge and if you don’t heat up your car, the range will only go down by 12%. 

 

But cold weather and EV batteries don’t only affect range. Find out what else it affects and what you can do below! You can also be sure to contact us at Ford of Latham if you have any questions or concerns about any service needs.

Cold Weather and EV Batteries Affect Braking 

In addition to the range, low temperature in Albany can also limit an EV’s regenerative braking function. This function retains the energy that is typically lost during decelerating or stopping and sends it back to the battery to be reused. You should also keep an eye on your tire pressure as cold weather can cause a change in pressure as well. 

Preventing Range Loss

It’d be silly to not use your heating systems in your EV at all during the fall and winter in Schenectady, so what can you do if you want to minimize range loss? There are several things that you can do to help maintain the range as much as possible: 

  • Park your car in the garage
  • Wear additional layers to keep yourself cozy 
  • Charge your vehicle while heating your car prior to driving
  • Keep at least 20% charge at all times
  • Utilize pre-conditioning feature
  • Know where public charging stations are located, so you can get to them when needed

Learn More About EVs from Ford of Latham

There is so much more to learn about EVs even after purchasing one in Latham. Find out more from Ford of Latham and should you have more questions about maintaining your EV, be sure to reach out to our service team. They can help you get back on the road safely regardless of what season it is. 

 

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