"Almost certainly, your EV's range will drop when temperatures do. Some cars, like my own 2024 Kia EV6 pictured here, will adjust their range estimates to compensate for colder weather. I see, at most, around 220 to 240 miles of indicated range on a full charge when temperatures are between 0 and 30 degrees F. In temperate weather, the EV6 will deliver between 280 and 300 miles of range when the battery is at 100%."
"Granted, gas-powered cars don't exactly thrive in freezing temperatures, either. Engines can struggle to start, 12-volt battery performance suffers and fuel economy can drop significantly. They also lose less efficient in winter because they are so much less efficient in general: The vast majority of the energy a gas car consumes is turned into waste heat, even during summer."
Electric vehicles deliver benefits like better performance, zero tailpipe emissions, reduced drivetrain maintenance, and home charging. Cold temperatures reduce EV range and slow charging, producing noticeable efficiency losses. Gas-powered cars also face winter drawbacks: engines can struggle to start, 12-volt batteries weaken, and fuel economy falls. Gas vehicles are generally much less efficient, with most energy lost as waste heat. Some EVs adjust range estimates for cold weather while others still display EPA-rated range despite real-world drops. Cold air density affects aerodynamics and tire pressure, and cabin heating increases energy demand.
Read at insideevs.com
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