Consumer Reports tests show EV range can fall far short of claims due to outside temperature
Green Car Congress
JULY 29, 2023
The team found that cold weather saps about 25% of range when cruising at 70 mph compared with the same conditions in mild weather. Another difference between ICE cars and EVs is that during constant cruising, an ICE car attains its best fuel economy. 4 exceeded their EPA rating on the warm day. 4, which is the heaviest.
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