[Oeva-list] EVs in the winter?

[Kristen Hall-Geisler]

Hi all -- 

I'm curious about driving EVs in winter weather like we've had here in Portland recently. How do they fare? Better, worse, or the same as an ICE? Do they start okay on frigid mornings? Do they get the same number of miles per charge as usual? Have you guys been commuting in your EVs this week, or have you gotten out the conventional vehicles while the roads are nasty and the temps are low? 

I've been test driving hybrids lately for GoodGreenCars.com, and it seems like when the weather turned bad, the car's fuel economy got worse. It made me wonder about straight-up EVs and their winter performance, so I figured I'd ask the folks on the list for their experiences. - khg


Kristen Hall-Geisler
freelance writer | Portland, Oregon
503.975.0306 | kristenhallgeisler.com
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