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After several studies on the impact of cold weather degrees on driving electric vehicles have revealed that when the heat drops, chemical and mechanical reactions in the battery slow down, resulting in longer charging periods when used.
Cars included in the study
A recent study compared the driving range in cold weather of 13 electric vehicles to their range in warm weather, specifically comparing the vehicles' functioning in -7°C to -1°C weather versus that of 21°C weather.
Jaguar I-Pace - least influenced
The Jaguar I-Pace suffers the least, with a 3 percent difference between its normal range and its cold-weather range, some details about it:
- Driving range up to 446 km
- Acceleration from 0-100 km /h in 4.8 seconds
- Full charge using a 11kw in 8,5 hours
- 20 inch tires
- Maximum power: 396 hp
- Available in Saudi Arabia starting at 364 thousand SAR
Chevrolet Bolt- Most influenced
The Chevrolet Bolt performed the worst, with its range dropping by a hefty 32% in cold weather conditions. Some of the Chevrolet Bolt's specifications are listed below:
- Battery energy: 65 kWh
- Power: 200 hp
- Torque: 360 Nm
- Estimated 416 km of driving range
- Chevrolet Bolt prices range between SAR 127.50 thousand and SAR 163.12 thousand depending on the category
Audi e-Tron
Audi e-Tron competed for the most stable low-temperature driving range; the difference was only 8%. With such outstanding specifications, the German car reflects the modernity of electric vehicles both inside and out.
- Battery energy: 95 kWh
- Power: 402 hp
- Torque: 664 Nm
- Acceleration from 0-100 km /h in 5.7 seconds
- Top speed: 200 km /h
- Available in Saudi Arabia starting at SAR 280,500
Tesla model Y
In terms of driving range in cold weather, the Tesla Model Y placed in the middle. In cold weather, the ratio changed by 15%, and some of the car's distinguishing features include:
- Driving range: 533 km
- Acceleration from 0-100 km /h in 3.7 seconds
- Top speed: 250 km /h
- Rear, side and forward-facing cameras provide maximum visibility
- All-wheel drive
Hyundai Kona
During the study, the driving range of the Hyundai Kona decreased by 19% when the temperature was reduced from 21 ° C to -7 ° C. Learn about the S.U.V. electric vehicle's specifications:
- Battery energy: 39.2 kWh
- Acceleration from 0-100 km /h in 9.7 seconds
- Top speed: 155 km /h
- 17-inch aluminum tires
View Hyundai Kona prices in Saudi Arabia
The study included another group of electric vehicles that were subjected to this test, and it is notable that cars with good driving stability results were equipped with heat pumps, which contribute to the conversion of heat from the transmission group into the vehicle to save battery consumption, as opposed to cars that rely on electric resistance heating, which drains the battery.
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