"Electric vehicles can't drive as far or as efficiently in extremely hot or cold weather, with AAA finding that hot temperatures reduced range by an average of 8.5% and cold weather cut range by a whopping 39%."
"Despite advancements in battery chemistries and vehicle designs, winter range performance for electric vehicles has not changed significantly since 2019, indicating a persistent challenge in cold weather."
"Drivers need to be prepared for their real-world range to shrink in winter and to a lesser extent in summer, but electric vehicles can still be practical choices in extreme climates with proper planning."
Electric vehicle batteries perform best at 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme temperatures negatively impact efficiency, with cold weather reducing range by 39% and hot weather by 8.5%. AAA's research indicates that while improvements have been made in battery technology and vehicle design since 2019, winter performance has not significantly changed. Drivers in colder or hotter climates should prepare for reduced range and plan accordingly to ensure practical use of electric vehicles in these conditions.
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