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Electric Vehicle Owners’ Winter Frustration Spurs Call for Gas Car Return



Electric Vehicle Owners’ Winter Frustration Spurs Call for Gas Car Return

Electric Vehicle Owners’ Winter  Frustration Spurs Call for Gas Car Return   It’s no secret that freezing weather and electric  vehicles don’t get along too well. While this   chilly relationship isn’t breaking news, a  recent uproar began after a FOX 32 Chicago report  

Highlighted the struggles of various Tesla drivers  trying to charge their EVs at a Tesla Supercharger   in Oak Brook, Illinois. As temperatures in this  Chicago suburb dropped below zero for the first   time in a while, the situation became quite dire.  Owners found themselves in a tough spot, having to  

Tow their Teslas on flatbeds because the chargers  weren’t working, and their electric vehicles had   run out of juice. The TV station didn’t hold  back, bluntly stating, “Public charging stations   have turned into car graveyards,” and referring  to depleted EVs as “dead robots.” This report  

Triggered a wave of similar stories, with Tesla  owners echoing their discontentment with the   vehicles. So, what’s the problem with EVs? Join us as we embark on a chilling journey   exploring why electric vehicle owners are now  demanding the return of gas cars and how the  

Freezing weather affects electric vehicles! The  recent issues in Chicago have made even the EV   fanatics to question their love for EVs.  So, without much ado, let’s get started.   Over the past week, bone-chilling temperatures  from Chicago to northern Texas have made life  

Challenging for electric vehicle owners. They’ve  had to deal with reduced driving range and endure   lengthy waits at charging stations. A notable  incident occurred in Oak Brook, Illinois,   near Chicago, where Teslas were running out of  battery while waiting in long lines for a plug  

At a Supercharger station. The temperature  had plummeted to a teeth-chattering minus 9   Fahrenheit (-23 Celsius). In the outskirts of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the   scene was no different. With the wind howling and  the temperature at a frosty 7 degrees Fahrenheit,  

Teslas were slowly stacking up at six out of  eight charging stations. One driver was on the   verge of running out of battery while waiting  in line, highlighting the challenges faced by   electric vehicle owners during this icy spell. It’s a widely known fact that electric vehicles  

(EVs) experience a reduction in range in cold  weather, especially during subzero temperatures   like the recent chill that swept across the  nation’s midsection. However, no one expected it   to be this bad. Studies indicate that the range  loss can vary from 10% to 36%. Additionally,  

EVs don’t charge as swiftly in extreme cold  conditions. In fact, some Tesla owners near   Chicago reported to journalists that  their cars wouldn’t charge at all.   The inner workings of EV batteries involve  lithium ions moving through a liquid electrolyte,   generating electricity. However, in colder  temperatures, these ions move more slowly  

Through the electrolyte and release less energy,  affecting the overall range and accelerating   battery depletion. Sluggish movement of electrons  in cold weather means the battery can’t accept as   much electricity from a charging plug,  leading to a slowdown in charging.  

The challenge arises when temperatures drop, as  batteries need to be warm enough for electrons   to move, and this requirement becomes even more  critical at fast-charging stations like those used   by Tesla. Despite these challenges, experts  suggest that with some foresight and minor  

Adjustments, EV owners can still navigate through  cold weather and maintain relatively normal   travel capabilities. But is it worth the trouble? At a Supercharger station in Pittsfield Township,   Michigan, just south of Ann Arbor, Ankita  Bansal found her Tesla’s battery with only  

7% charge remaining. Plugging in, she faced a  challenge as the car refused to charge. Instead,   the display indicated that the battery needed to  warm up. Once it reached the right temperature,   the display estimated an hour and 50  minutes to achieve a full charge.  

Bruce Westlake, president of the Eastern  Michigan Electric Vehicle Association,   shared insights, noting that most EVs are  designed to warm the battery if the driver   notifies the vehicle’s navigation system about  an impending trip to the charging station.  

According to Westlake, in freezing temperatures,  it can take around half an hour to warm up the   battery enough for it to be ready for charging.  While preconditioning the battery does incur a   slight loss in range, usually just a few miles,  it proves essential in cold weather conditions.  

Bansal, who recently acquired her Tesla, wasn’t  initially aware of the preconditioning process   but has learned about it the hard way. Cold temperatures can significantly impact   the range of electric vehicles, and it’s not just  limited to freezing conditions. In extreme cases,  

An EV’s range can drop by 30% or more due to  increased resistance in the battery cells,   affecting the overall efficiency and  performance of the battery pack.   The cold affects the battery anode’s ability  to capture lithium ions, leading to a process  

Called coating, where these ions tend to  accumulate on the anode’s surface. While   most of this coating diminishes through battery  use, it doesn’t entirely disappear, accumulating   over time and impacting battery performance. This accumulation is noticeable as a decrease   in the battery’s capacity. As temperatures rise,  the lithium coating around the anode reduces,  

And you’ll observe an increase in the  battery’s capacity. In freezing conditions,   an electric car’s battery monitoring  system and thermal management system,   typically centered around a heat pump, work  tirelessly. Their goal is not only to provide   the maximum possible range but also to prevent  damage to the battery. So, in cold weather, these  

Systems are in overdrive to optimize performance  and protect the battery from adverse effects.   For optimal operation, an EV’s lithium-ion  battery pack prefers temperatures between   68°F and 113°F (20°C and 45°C). If the outside  temperature falls below 68°F, the vehicle expends  

Electricity to warm the pack and maintain the  desired temperature. It’s essential to note   that this warming process occurs even when  the EV is turned off. Leaving your EV parked   outside on a very cold night without plugging  it in can result in significant range loss.  

Recent data from battery health startup  Recurrent Auto, based on testing over 10,000 cars   representing the 18 most popular electric models  in the US, reveals that EVs retained approximately   70.3% of their range in freezing temperatures.  Some models outperformed the average, with  

The Audi e-tron losing only 16% of its range in  winter, making it the top performer in the study.   On the other hand, the Volkswagen ID.4 exhibited  the weakest performance, losing a substantial 46%   of its range under such chilly conditions. Another factor contributing to reduced range  

During cold-weather EV driving is  the transition from summer to winter   tires. With distinct rubber compounds and tread  patterns, winter tires generate higher rolling   resistance, leading to a decrease in range. Regularly monitoring tire pressure in winter   is crucial, as it can fluctuate based on external  conditions. Underinflated tires can further impact  

Efficiency. Michelin highlights that rolling  resistance has the potential to diminish an EV’s   range by up to 20 percent. Moreover, a 30 percent  rise in rolling resistance can result in a 3 to   5 percent increase in electricity consumption. Some tire manufacturers, such as Michelin,  

Hankook, or Nokian, have introduced EV-specific  winter tires to address this issue. These tires   aim to strike a better balance between grip and  rolling resistance, enabling electric cars to   cover more distance in winter without compromising  safety. But as you can see, during the winter,  

EV owners are struggling with less juice,  more expenses, and lots of frustrations.   And if you thought that was enough, there are  numerous other problems with EVs during winter.   Transitioning from a traditional internal  combustion engine (ICE) vehicle to an   electric vehicle (EV) may bring a surprising  change—less inherent heat generation as you  

Drive. In a combustion car, the engine  produces ample heat, enough to warm the   cabin without much concern for its impact  on efficiency or range, unlike in an EV.   EVs equipped with heat pumps harness some  waste heat generated by electric motors and  

Other components, using a portion to heat  the cabin. However, this may not suffice,   leading to the activation of a resistance heater  to ensure a warm cabin on cold winter days.   When you turn on the heater in an EV, even one  with a heat pump, you’ll instantly observe a  

Drop in the predicted range. Polestar notes that  outside temperatures alone can reduce the range   of its EVs by 10 to 12 percent. However,  if you use the climate system as well,   this reduction can climb to 41 percent. Another problem that people clearly ignore is  

The effect of the cold on regenerative braking.  A clear indicator of your electric vehicle’s   battery not being at its optimal temperature is  the regenerative braking capability. Some EVs   can regenerate well over 100 kW (with examples  like the Rimac Nevera reaching up to 300 kW or  

The Porsche Taycan at 290 kW), but when the  battery is cold and can’t efficiently accept   power from the motors, the vehicle reduces the  rate of recuperation until the battery goes empty   if not charged. During the last few weeks of  freezing temperatures in Chicago, most drivers  

Have experienced EV frustration at its best,  and a recent survey by FOX 32 shows that most EV   owners would not buy an EV as their second car. So, what are your thoughts on electric vehicles?   Are you ready to jump on the EV bandwagon yet?  Share your experiences in the comments below,  

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Electric Vehicle Owners’ Winter Frustration Spurs Call for Gas Car Return

Electric Vehicle Owners’ Winter Frustration Spurs Call for Gas Car Return

It’s no secret that freezing weather and electric vehicles don’t get along too well.

While this chilly relationship isn’t breaking news, a recent uproar began after a FOX 32 Chicago report highlighted the struggles of various Tesla drivers trying to charge their EVs at a Tesla Supercharger in Oak Brook, Illinois.

As temperatures in this Chicago suburb dropped below zero for the first time in a while, the situation became quite dire.

Owners found themselves in a tough spot, having to tow their Teslas on flatbeds because the chargers weren’t working, and their electric vehicles had run out of juice.

The TV station didn’t hold back, bluntly stating, “Public charging stations have turned into car graveyards,” and referring to depleted EVs as “dead robots.” This report triggered a wave of similar stories, with Tesla owners echoing their discontentment with the vehicles. So, what’s the problem with EVs?

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