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Why Electric Cars Struggle in the Cold—and How to Help Them

January 30, 2019

Via: Wired
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Lately, Tesla has been keen to emphasize the performance of its cars on snow and ice, tweeting out a video of the Model 3 swashbuckling about a winter proving grounds and running a promotion in which customers can win the chance to drive on a frozen sea in Finland. Elon Musk is right to show that electric motors and their digital controls can provide great traction and control, but EV drivers have other factors to consider in winter weather: how far they can go, and how long it will take them to recharge.

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