How to Keep Your EV Charged in Cold Weather
How to Keep Your EV Charged in Cold Weather
Normal Range Reduction During the Winter with Bedford CDJR
When it comes to experiencing range reduction in your electric vehicle during the winter months just know that it is completely normal. You may start to notice this if you tend to watch your dashboard display regularly. Your electric vehicle will give you its best range throughout most of the year, especially during the summer. Sadly, with the cold weather conditions comes lowered electric vehicle efficiency. This can result in a lower-than-usual driving range. But not to worry! Bedford CDJR is here to give you some tips on avoiding range reduction when driving around your EV this winter season.
Charge Before You Go and Warm Your Battery
For maximum efficiency and driving range charge your vehicle before leaving the house, this way when it's time for you to leave, your vehicle is ready! Charging before you leave helps you and your vehicle by giving it more range throughout your day. Then when you have decided to make a few extra stops your range won't get in the way. A warm battery means that your regenerative braking system will work much better from the time you start driving instead of when it decides to warm up a few miles down the road.
Use Your EVs Eco Mode
More times than not your electric vehicle has the option for "Eco Mode" and it might even have something that is similar to this feature. There are so many benefits to using your EV's Eco Mode but most importantly you must remember to use it during this wintry season. Eco Mode has the incredible ability to reduce the amount of power that is being sent to your vehicle's drive motor. Using your electric vehicle's Eco Mode reduces the power to the motor of your vehicle. This allows the car to accelerate less. Reducing the possibility of wheel spin is also a bonus to this feature. Not only does it save you your driving range but it also assists your vehicle in icy and snowy conditions.
Prewarm Your Electric Vehicle
You should definitely take the time to precondition and reward your EV before leaving your home. Prewarming your electric vehicle is amazing for saving extra range on your vehicle, especially during the winter months. Preconditioning your vehicle is always a plus and can be done with your vehicle's settings. This allows you to heat up the battery of your electric vehicle as well as your cabin, all from the comfort of your own home. Prewarming your vehicle is always helpful especially if it means you can jump into a comfortable temperature vehicle. I mean who wants to go the first few miles with the very chilly cabin air? With your electric vehicle, you have the ability to set your vehicle's prewarming setting to begin the time that you will be getting up and ready each morning.
Friendly Service with Bedford CDJR
Here at Bedford CDJR, we are happy to provide you with excellent service. Our friendly staff is always here to happily answer your vehicle questions and concerns. Our technicians have the knowledge, tools, and technology to be able to fix any of the problems of your vehicle. If you are looking to get your electric vehicle for the winter season look no further because Bedford CDJR is here to assist you in any way we possibly can. You can schedule your next service appointment by giving us a call during our convenient business hours or you can schedule your appointment right here on our website.