Electric car: Therefore, there is in the Winter, a range loss
Depending on the electric car, the realistic range is between 150 and 400 kilometres. In the summer these values are quite sufficient, in Winter, a number of factors, however, make sure that the range of lengths is undercut.
- All of the energy, and thus heat, in an electric car from the battery.
- Due to the cold weather, the friction in the actuator is much higher, so more energy is required. Heating for the interior and rear windscreen and the fan will draw power, but will not be needed in the summer.
- The heating consumes up to 5 kW in the hour. A car battery with 15 kilowatts of power would therefore be only by the battery within three hours to an end.
- You also need a longer time to Recharge. Electric cars equipped with Lithium-ion batteries. If the temperatures fall below zero degrees, it slows down the movements of the ions and thus the chemical reactions.
Volvo electric car in the Winter (image: Volvo)
E-car: Often, huge range loss in the Winter
- In Winter, the range loss is depending on the model, up to 70 percent. With a loss of 50 percent can be expected in the cut. Also the Charging of electric cars will take in minus temperatures for much longer.
- Meanwhile, many manufacturers have responded: In the new Renault Zoe has a heat pump integrated. VW and BMW demand currently 975 and 660 euros extra cost for a heat pump in the eGolf , as well as in the BMW i3 and BMW i3s. According to BMW, the range is increased by the heat pump by more than 30 percent.
- Two more tips: Put the car overnight in the Garage, so the cold is not so easy to the battery leads. Also, you should make use of the preheating system, if the Stromer has this.
Tesla in Winter (image: Tesla)
Range computer EFahrer.com
Current Tests and a range calculator can be found on our E-Mobility Portal EFahrer.com. There you will find also a large guide-field around electric cars.
In the next practical tip we will show you how to make your electric car home charging.
