As we mentioned above, by looking after your battery you’ll get the most amount of range, but did you know that the weather and temperature can also have an effect?
Although electric car batteries have thermal management systems to help them to not overheat, even with this it’s better to help your battery by not exposing it to drastic temperature differences if you can avoid it. So, if you are selecting a place to park your car, opt for a place in the shade if possible so your batteries don’t overheat. Similarly, if you’ve just come back from a long journey, wait to charge your car for a little while so your car's battery has a chance to cool down first.
Also, it’s normal to see a decline in range during winter, as extreme cold will typically decrease your batteries capacity, thus resulting in less range. The best way to protect your car from these environmental impacts is to park it in a garage where the climate will be less extreme.
Additionally, if it’s particularly hot or cold outside, using your climate control settings will use up more battery, especially when you’re running your air conditioning, so keep that in mind if you’re wanting to get the maximum range from your car.
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