How to Take an Electric Car Road Trip in Winter

29 Jan 2024 | Abstracted from Kelly Blue Book

"One study found that many popular models kept an average of about 70% of their range in freezing conditions...Have a Plan B. Complaints about charger reliability, or the lack of charger reliability, are all too common...car buyers purchased more than a million electric cars in 2023, which leads to a higher likelihood that you might need to wait for an available charger.

"Taking a winter road trip in an EV is similar to a trip in a gas-powered vehicle ? drive carefully, plan your route, and make adjustments when necessary."

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