As the major winter storms approach USAmore and more Americans drive electric vehicles. Such electric vehicles will experience some degree of range reduction in the cold. In order to avoid this, Ford has a number of tips for optimize autonomy of your electric vehicle now what should driving in winter with temperatures at a lower point.
And it is that, the anxiety by the autonomy continues being an obstacle for the manufacturers of electric cars, resulting in a real concern when the temperatures drop outside. A report from the beginning of the year states that some vehicles such as the ID.3 of Volkswagen they can lose half their range when it’s 19°F (-7.2°C) or less outside. Also, according to the same study, cars sold in the US like the Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai Kona Electric lose more than 30% of their range.
Optimize the driving range of your electric vehicle in winter
Ford wants to help all electric car customers reduce some of that anxiety through a few tips. The first is precondition vehicle battery before leaving. While electric cars may precondition their own battery, Ford suggests preconditioning an electric vehicle while it’s still on the charger. That way, when you start off, the vehicle still has a full charge.
Of course, the maximum allowed state of charge it’s also a big part of the available range and the American manufacturer reminds people that they can set said percentage. Many EV owners set their maximum battery charge level to somewhere below 100% to maintain battery health. Now that winter is approaching, it might be a good time to dial back up to 100 until the heat returns.
Ford customers can even set up their vehicle to send them a message through the FordPass app once it’s pre-fitted. Although, these are not the only tips that the brand has offered to electric car owners facing the worst weather of the year.
Among the first tips mentioned were park in a garagekeep the plugged in vehicle and, again, precondition the battery. It is important that those who cannot park in a garage do well to shake off any buildup. That will not only reduce the weight the vehicle has to haul, but it is also a safe move.
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