So, how does the cold affect range for an EV - in this case a Tesla:
Car left outside overnight in sub zero temperatures. By the following day, the range reduced by around 20 miles just by being left outside overnight. But wait - it was left out and was stationary.
Prior to the car being driven, the range left indicated around 290 miles and battery was at 96% full. Vehicle was driven into a Tesla recharge station at which point the battery was at 2% charge.
So, for the battery from 96% down to 2% charge, the vehicle covered 158 miles. But wasn't the range indicated at the start of the journey 290 odd miles??
So, if the range indicated at the start of the journey falls so drastically in actuality, then it's worth bearing in mind also that the cost of the trip will substantially increase as the expected travel is almost halved thus needing more recharging to achieve the desired distance.
Cheap to fill, we're told. Great range, so some say. But in the real world things don't always stack up to what has been said.
Interestingly, the vehicle is up for sale at $44000 and sale proceeds earmarked to buy a cyber truck. Smart move on sale not sure about the intended purchase. Perhaps by 'investing' more money, a bit more range may be achievable prior to topping up.
Go EV - but if for some reason it doesn't, your money surely will - wonder how far that will go b4 it needs topping up? All for a good cause, so some say. AIMO
But in the real world things don't always stack up to what has been said.
All for a good cause, so some say.
AIMO
