Consumer Reports tests show EV range can fall far short of claims due to outside temperature
Green Car Congress
JULY 29, 2023
Unlike a gas car, where the heat is free, coming from the engine, an EV has to produce cabin heat and manage an optimal battery temperature with energy that comes from the battery, in turn reducing range. That said, this ongoing experiment provides key insights into the role weather plays with range, CR said.
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