Edmunds: What you actually need to know about wintertime driving with an electric vehicle

Published January 31, 2024 6:57 AM

By MICHAEL CANTU
Edmunds

Driving an electric vehicle during winter is different from driving a gas- or diesel-powered vehicle. Because of the lithium-ion battery pack that powers an EV, there are certain things EV owners should know about driving in freezing conditions. Edmunds rounds up several important tips EV owners should know for when freezing weather hits. These tips could help prevent a dead battery, charge your EV quicker, increase the battery’s efficiency, prevent loss of traction in slippery conditions and more.

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