A long drive in an electric car in winter
Freezing temperatures can clearly reduce an electric car's range, and fast charging is slower with a cold battery. With good planning, though, a long winter trip goes smoothly without stress.
You will need
- An electric car and its charging cards or apps
- A route planning app, for example the car's own navigation system or A Better Routeplanner
- A phone charger for the car
- Warm clothing and a blanket
Steps
Estimate your real range
Be prepared for your range in hard frost to be a third or more lower than in summer. Check your own car's consumption on previous winter drives.
Plan your charging stops
Install the charging operators' apps
Preheat before you leave
Warm the battery before fast charging
Save energy while driving
Charge sensibly
Prepare for the unexpected
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