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Old 12-15-2021, 11:15 AM   #892
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Originally Posted by Aarongavey View Post
Here is a study from Norway on cold weather testing.

It basically finds range gets reduced by 18.5% on average and the vehicles charge more slowly.

https://www.naf.no/elbil/aktuelt/elb...90201-04b09b31
My range dropped from about ~430km to ~310ish today in -19 when I started it up, based on yesterday's driving I think

Still more than enough to drive around Calgary a bunch but I probably would have to find a DC fast charger in Red Deer if I needed to make a comfortable trip to Edmonton.

I think gas is still the way to go for road trips for a long time. Maybe we'll see a modernized return of the Chevy Starcraft Van style as EV owners get dedicated Vanlife vehicles for travel. Drive, charge while you sleep, drive some more. No way people are gonna wanna stop in motels to wait for a 7kW charge.
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