Global race is on to improve EV range in the cold
Many electric vehicle batteries lose power when it's very cold. Thousands are confronting the issue if they own an electric car and have to make a longer trip when temperatures dip.
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Testing carried out by companies, agencies and governments show popular EV models can lose roughly 10% to 36% of their advertised range in temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
EVs can lose anywhere from 10% to 36% of their range as cold spells come at least a few times each winter in many U.S. states.
