I have been reading a lot of posts regarding the range loss, etc. during cold weather (our winters are usually between 0F and 40F). I was wondering if someone would share their experience regarding battery preheating and performance. I have read that the Tesla app now allows activation of preheating the battery prior to departure while plugged in, but I haven't seen many posts from people that have actually used this feature. Is that something that you should try to do whenever you use your car in the winter? I'm just thinking of scenarios like when I have to leave work abruptly and get in the car and go, etc.
I'd also like to hear some specifics of how the cold weather effects overall performance. I have heard that it decreases/eliminates regen until the battery is warm enough. Are their any other changes that I should expect?
I've never had an EV and some of the things that I'm reading about cold weather are not the most favorable!
I'd also like to hear some specifics of how the cold weather effects overall performance. I have heard that it decreases/eliminates regen until the battery is warm enough. Are their any other changes that I should expect?
I've never had an EV and some of the things that I'm reading about cold weather are not the most favorable!