{"id":441968,"date":"2022-05-04T22:26:53","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T19:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/does-running-the-a-c-or-heat-lower-your-ev-range-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-05-04T22:26:53","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T19:26:53","slug":"does-running-the-a-c-or-heat-lower-your-ev-range-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-running-the-a-c-or-heat-lower-your-ev-range-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Does Running the A\/C or Heat Lower Your EV Range? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30e61c04db4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30e61c04db4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-running-the-a-c-or-heat-lower-your-ev-range-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CDoes_Running_the_AC_or_Heat_Lower_Your_EV_Range_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Does Running the A\/C or Heat Lower Your EV Range? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-running-the-a-c-or-heat-lower-your-ev-range-review-geek\/#EV_Batteries_Are_Like_Humans\" >EV Batteries Are Like Humans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-running-the-a-c-or-heat-lower-your-ev-range-review-geek\/#How_Does_AC_Affect_EV_Range\" >How Does A\/C Affect EV Range?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-running-the-a-c-or-heat-lower-your-ev-range-review-geek\/#How_Does_Using_the_Heater_Affect_EV_Range\" >How Does Using the Heater Affect EV Range?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CDoes_Running_the_AC_or_Heat_Lower_Your_EV_Range_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Does Running the A\/C or Heat Lower Your EV Range? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-116973 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bd413b22.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bd413b22.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bd413b22.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"EV Charging sunshine\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ev-car-electric-charging-station-power-1036849090\" data-credittext=\"Smile Fight\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ev-car-electric-charging-station-power-1036849090\">Smile Fight\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in buying a new electric vehicle (EV), you probably have several battery-related questions, including wondering, \u201cdoes running the A\/C lower my EV range?\u201d No one wants to get stranded with a dead battery on a hot summer day or snowy winter evening.<\/p>\n<p>The short answer is yes. Running the A\/C or cranking up the heater will impact the range of your EV. However, several different factors contribute to how the temperature will affect things. From where you live, the model of EV you drive, how new it is, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, it\u2019s complicated. Newer vehicles like the Tesla Model Y and Polestar 2 EV have an improved heat pump that\u2019s far more efficient, meaning cold weather impacts are less than ever before.\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">Here are more details regarding the HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) and EV range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EV_Batteries_Are_Like_Humans\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">EV Batteries Are Like Humans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116969 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5cd46618.jpg\" alt=\"battery with thermometer for hold and cold\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-vector\/battery-thermometer-740160514\" data-credittext=\"Plinsboorg\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-vector\/battery-thermometer-740160514\">Plinsboorg\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before talking about electric vehicle range and how the weather may impact things, it\u2019s important to know why. Electric vehicle batteries are like humans and operate at their best during the same temperature range as people.<\/p>\n<p>Cold temperatures slow down the chemical reactions in battery cells, reducing driving range and increasing charging times. And on the other end, heat causes charging speeds to decrease.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal range is around 40-110 degrees F. Anything too cold or too hot will deliver less than optimal performance. Hot or cold temps can affect driving range, battery life, charging times, and more. As a result, EV batteries have built-in heating and cooling systems that help maintain the best operational temperatures.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_AC_Affect_EV_Range\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">How Does A\/C Affect EV Range?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112345\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/29bb7ac0.jpg\" alt=\"All current Tesla models lined up\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Tesla<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>During warm summer months running the air conditioner in a gas vehicle will lower your MPG, which happens in an EV too. However, it\u2019s not nearly as bad as some people would have you think. I\u2019ve seen comments online that the AC will lower an EV range by 50%, which is not true, especially on modern electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in 2019,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.aaa.com\/2019\/02\/cold-weather-reduces-electric-vehicle-range\/\">research from AAA<\/a> suggested that\u00a0when outside temperatures reach 95-degrees F during the summer and AC is used in a vehicle, the driving range can decrease by around 17%. And while that\u2019s certainly not good, it\u2019s not awful, either. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/hotweather.shtml\">EPA estimates<\/a> that gas-powered vehicles can lose upwards of 25% while using the AC.<\/p>\n<p>However, in a comment to <em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2019\/2\/10\/18217041\/electric-car-ev-extreme-weather-polar-vortex\">The Verge<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0a Tesla spokesperson disputed AAA\u2019s findings and suggested that based on real-world data from the millions of Tesla cars on the road, users won\u2019t experience a decrease anywhere near 17%. Tesla claims that at 95-degrees\u00a0Fahrenheit, using the AC will only lower your Model S range by roughly one percent.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, that\u2019s a drastic difference, and the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. The AC lowers the MPG in a gas car and does something similar on EVs.<\/p>\n<p>And while your first instinct is to roll down the windows, that\u2019s not much better. Aerodynamics and drag can also lower driving range, so most manufacturers suggest rolling the windows down at slow speeds. However, at speeds above 55MPH, you\u2019re better off rolling them up and using the air conditioning.<\/p>\n<p>So, while using the A\/C certainly won\u2019t cut your EV\u2019s range in half, it\u2019s still something you may want to consider on your summer adventures or next road trip.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Using_the_Heater_Affect_EV_Range\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">How Does Using the Heater Affect EV Range?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116972\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/82631c93.jpg\" alt=\"EV charging in the snow\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-electric-car-connected-charging-cable-1814334302\">Scharfsinn\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The bigger problem for electric vehicles is the cold, where most owners end up using the heater and heated seats to get toasty.<\/p>\n<p>In the same AAA study linked above, the company suggests using the heater in an electric vehicle can kill your range by upwards of 41%. That\u2019s on the high end only under extreme conditions on a specific vehicle, so don\u2019t let that number concern you.<\/p>\n<p>For example, over half the new cars in Norway are plug-in EVs, and their results are far more promising than what AAA is saying. According to the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naf.no\/elbil\/aktuelt\/elbiltest\/ev-winter-range-test-2020\/\"><em>Norwegian Automobile Federation<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0harsh winter temperatures and heater use may lower battery range and efficiency by around 20%.<\/p>\n<p>Tesla, the leading EV manufacturer, has an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/ownersmanual\/modely\/is_is\/GUID-F907200E-A619-4A95-A0CF-94E0D03BEBEF.html\">entire support page<\/a> dedicated to cold weather best practices. It covers things like winter tires, pre-heating the battery before charging, and warming up the car at home before hitting the streets.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Tesla says to use seat warmers to keep warm, as they use less energy than the cabin heater and will improve range. If you need the cabin heater, feel free to crank it up. Tesla has disputed AAA\u2019s report that temps under 20-degrees F can lower the range by 41% and said that owners wouldn\u2019t experience a decrease anywhere remotely near that high. Still, the company didn\u2019t share a number to ease drivers\u2019 minds.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0battery analysis firm <em>Recurrent<\/em> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recurrentauto.com\/research\/winter-ev-range-loss\">released a study<\/a> at the end of 2021 that details cold weather and EV range. According to its findings, results vary for each model, and older EVs like the Chevy Volt can experience a big loss of range. However, newer vehicles from Tesla, Audi, and Nissan are much, much lower, often under 10%.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>In closing, most electric vehicles experience some loss of driving range in hot or cold weather conditions, and your mileage will vary based on the conditions. The same thing goes for gas-powered vehicles on the road today.<\/p>\n<p>With modern EVs, it\u2019s not a drastic difference like 40%, but it is something owners should keep in mind while traveling.\u00a0Plus, as EV and battery technology continues to improve, so will the driving range.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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