An electric car in winter is characterized by the fact that its range drops by an average of approx. 20%. Norwegian Electric Cars Association (norw. Norsk elbilforenings) tells you how optimal charging will increase the average range. It will also increase the comfort of using the car.
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Electric car in winter - why does the range drop?
members associations emphasize that ranges are falling not only because of different battery response to lower temperatures. It is also influenced by the fact that cars have a greater demand for energy this time of year. The smaller ranges in Elbil result from similar reasons, like higher fuel consumption in internal combustion engines.
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Up to 50% less efficiency
Nevertheless, in the case of "electricians" the most important fact is that battery efficiency drops at lower temperatures. There are situations when frost at the level of -20 degrees Celsius, this efficiency drops by up to 50%. They also load slower.
The decisive factor here is that electrochemical reactions are slower. This reduces the capacity Battery for delivery electric energy to the engine. This does not mean, however less ability for electricity storage. When the battery reheats to around 30 degrees Celsius, it returns optimal efficiency.
How to prevent it?
Despite the above-mentioned facts, there is still a possibility of electric car winter it has kept its original ranges. One way is raising the temperature the battery itself 30 minutes before it is connected to the charger. Thanks to this, with the use of fast chargers, we can charge the elbil up to 80% in 1,5 to 2 hours.
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Less efficiency drop
According to members Norwegian Automobile Association Electric, heating the battery before charging will measurably affect better ranges. As mentioned above, efficiency may drop at -20 degrees up to 50%. This decrease was achieved with the use of the above method can be reduced to the level of 15-20%.
Ecodriving
Ranges electric car in winter can also be raised by applying the principle eco driving. According to members associations, it will allow to increase the efficiency of o another 10%. This is due to the fact that power consumption will be lower, so that the battery will last for more kilometers.
Electric car in winter - what else?
Electric car in winter it may have longer ranges when the battery is heated before charging. It is also worth taking care of optimization of consumption current. It is a good idea, for example, to turn on the heating only for the driver's cabin. Majority new elbili is equipped with the option zonal setting airflow. Also, setting it up is a good idea lower temperature interiors. Even if it's only supposed to be one or two degrees Celsius less.
