Electric cars perform less well in cold weather. Lower ambient temperatures affect an EV’s range, but also how quickly the battery charges and how effective its regenerative braking system works. This ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

When temperatures drop, EV owners face a physics problem: Reduced battery performance and increased charging times. Fuel economy is 8% lower at 20 degrees than it is at 75 degrees in EVs ‒ and range ...

While electric vehicles were once viewed primarily as eco-friendly alternatives offering lower emissions and reduced fuel costs, today's EVs have evolved into sophisticated machines that often ...

Andrew Garberson has a message for drivers in cold-climate states like Minnesota: Yes, you can still drive an electric car. Public scrutiny over how well EVs perform in cold weather has grown in ...

A real-world long-distance drive in freezing UK conditions reveals how cold weather impacts electric vehicle range and charging efficiency. Driving the MG EV from Sussex to Wales, this journey ...

Misconceptions remain around EV driving. In northern Sweden, I saw just how good they really are in frigid temperatures and even driving across a frozen lake. When he's not testing the latest phones ...

In freezing temperatures, a typical electric vehicle can lose a lot of battery power. The range on a Chevy Bolt or BMW i3, for example, can be cut roughly in half. But adding a heat pump can help ...

Philip Gelderblom has been writing professionally since the '90s. He has written mainly content on a freelance basis, including about cars, future cars, EVs, hybrids and hydrogen cars, self-driving ...

Andy has shared a few tips for EV drivers to help avoid this issue, such as avoiding blasting the heat when in the car. He explained: "While it can be tempting to make your car a cosy tropical haven ...