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Cold temperatures are one of the biggest factors in reducing an EV’s available range. The amount of range lost in the cold will depend on just how cold it gets.
While not as dramatic as the effect from cold weather, hot weather can also reduce your available range. This is because your vehicle is working overtime keeping you and potentially your battery cool.
Driving uphill will use more energy than driving on flat ground. While EVs are able to recapture some energy on the way back down, the overall trip will be less efficient then driving on even terrain.
If you’re the type of driver who sprints away from stop lights or rides the fast lane on the highway (or even just regularly cruises at speeds above 70 mph) you’ll want to account for a little extra energy usage.
Mounting exterior accessories to your vehicle can disrupt its carefully considered aerodynamics, and have a small but noticeable impact on overall range.
What we’re really asking about is weight. If your busy days include a fully loaded backseat or cargo area, you may want to consider the impact of that extra weight.
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EVs that are capable of towing are generally very good at it thanks to their instant torque. The bad news is, it’ll impact your range considerably. The amount will depend on how much you’re pulling, but we’ll assume a heavy trailer.
EV batteries lose some of their capacity over time. Automakers will generally offer warranties that guarantee a minimum amount of capacity retained during the warranty period (most typically 8 years or 100,000 miles, but always check the warranty on the car you’re interested in). To ensure the car you buy today continues to fit your life in the future, you’ll want to account for some lost range due to degradation.
Nobody wants to pull up to a charging station with 0 miles left. That’s why it’s wise to give yourself a buffer. Arriving with 20% more charge than you need comes with other benefits, too. Since EVs charge fastest between 0% and 80% capacity, giving yourself a 20% buffer means you’ll get the mileage you need back faster.

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