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Electric Cars - Batteries don't like cold.

Seems rather Well Duh but here it is...

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The average EV battery range in AAA’s test was 105 miles at 75 degrees but dropped 57% to just 43 miles at 20 degrees.

Electric cars can go only half as far in freezing weather, AAA finds - latimes.com

I expect that range drops even lower if cold, and having to drive thru snow. ...with the heat on. (just a guess)
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