EV owners of today and tomorrow

[Grumpycat]

I most certainly could not recommend an electric vehicle for winter use if over 100 miles is needed for commuting or any travels.

So, you conclude based on the Equinox EV that all EVs will behave the same. That must be true because all ICE behave the same in the cold. Not!

I haven't had much time at 10°F in my Tesla Model Y but I don't expect it to be nearly as bad as you describe. What I find on days which are roughly 32°F that the first 10 miles consume a lot of power (no matter shore preconditioning) then it tapers down to "normal".

 

[Runner]

So, you conclude based on the Equinox EV that all EVs will behave the same. That must be true because all ICE behave the same in the cold. Not!

I haven't had much time at 10°F in my Tesla Model Y but I don't expect it to be nearly as bad as you describe. What I find on days which are roughly 32°F that the first 10 miles consume a lot of power (no matter shore preconditioning) then it tapers down to "normal".

And what he's describing is with a BRAND NEW electric vehicle. What's it going to be like in 5 years after the battery starts degrading?

 

[Grumpycat]

And what he's describing is with a BRAND NEW electric vehicle. What's it going to be like in 5 years after the battery starts degrading?

So, what does your active imagination think will change? You think cellphone and laptop battery experience applies to EVs? You think ICE starter battery experience applies?

At 10 years my 2013 Tesla Model S 85 had 93% of it's battery's original capacity.

 

[DarkBlack]

So, you conclude based on the Equinox EV that all EVs will behave the same. That must be true because all ICE behave the same in the cold. Not!

Sure, BUT, had he concluded with a recommendation for EV’s with his Equinox experience, you surely would have given his otherwise exact same post…a thumbs up

 

[Runner]

So, what does your active imagination think will change? You think cellphone and laptop battery experience applies to EVs? You think ICE starter battery experience applies?

At 10 years my 2013 Tesla Model S 85 had 93% of it's battery's original capacity.

I am glad to hear it is working out for you.

 

[wawajake]

I stated many of those same cold weather concerns last year, and was shot down as if I was exaggerating myths.....interesting that I was actually right. Definitely not a car for me here in Canada where it has been minus 5 F for last week. ( and winter just started)

 

[Runner]

I stated many of those same cold weather concerns last year, and was shot down as if I was exaggerating myths.....interesting that I was actually right. Definitely not a car for me here in Canada where it has been minus 5 F for last week. ( and winter just started)

We have -5 in the middle of the US too, sometimes.

 

[WinterDeere]

So, what does your active imagination think will change?

it’s hard to like good posts with valid points, when every one comes with a snarky comment or insult.

 

[NoTrespassing]

So, you conclude based on the Equinox EV that all EVs will behave the same. That must be true because all ICE behave the same in the cold. Not!

I haven't had much time at 10°F in my Tesla Model Y but I don't expect it to be nearly as bad as you describe. What I find on days which are roughly 32°F that the first 10 miles consume a lot of power (no matter shore preconditioning) then it tapers down to "normal".

I guess his post probably should have said, "I most certainly could not recommend an Equinox EV for winter use if over 100 miles is needed for commuting or any travels."

 

[Portuguese Farmer]

Ask the ones that drive to Las Vegas from s. Cali in the summer and traffic stops on the baker grade at 120° + ....