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Old 03-03-2019, 01:13 PM
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Default Winter and electric cars don't mix

IF YOU LIVE IN THE NORTHERN CLIMES, FORGET ABOUT OWNING A LEAF OR A TELSA
https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/173256-why-do-electric-cars-suck-in-cold-weather

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cars and Minnesota winters don't mix. Up to 40% range reduction just because batteries don't work as well in the cold. I'm betting THAT little gem is not in the Telsa sales brochure.
 

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