If you own an electric vehicle, you already know your car requires some special care.
Thats especially true in the winter months.
So how do you keep your EV working correctly?
Here are a few tricks EV owners can use during colder weather.
Cold weather poses extra challenges for EVs
1.
Evaluate tire pressure
Its crucial to keep an eye on tire pressure in general.
This point will be critical when 20-degree days are ahead.
Tires can lose1 pound per square inchevery time the outdoor temperature decreases by 10 degrees.
Thats why air pressure needs to be a priority.
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Be sure to fill them with your automakers recommended amount of pressure.
Charge until its time to go
EVs dont usually need to be charged 24/7.
It depends onhow often the owner drivesthe car.
Thats not true in the winter, however.
Its easy for electric vehicles to lose their charge when the battery gets cold.
Therefore, EV owners should remember to keep them plugged into their power source until they leave the house.
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Drive it frequently
Its also essential not to leave cars undriven during chilly weather.
These temperature decreases canpromote issues like corrosionthat cause damage to vehicles.
Heat your garage
It can also help to heat your garage.
This effort will keep the battery warm, whichmakes the car charge fasteroverall.
That said, your vehicle might heat the battery automatically.
EV owners can expect their vehicles to achieve more range as a result.
Expect lower mileage
You should not expect electric cars to operate at their full capacity in winter.
Instead, they may only go about half as far as usual before requiring a charge.
Many of todays EVs canget up to around 200 milesbefore they need to be charged.
Its smart to prepare for half that capacity during colder weather.
Therefore, EV owners should prepare in advance.
If you keep your car plugged in between uses, youll be able to drive as far as possible.
Be sure to map routes that include various charging station options, so you dont run out of power.
Its also a good idea to heat the cars interior less often to reserve electricity.
Thats primarily true in the winter.
Try these tricks to ensure your electric car stays safe during cold days.
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