Extreme heat can affect how far an electric vehicle travels on a charge. EV range begins to drop at a temperature of about 85 degrees, according to a new study from the Seattle-based battery health data company, Recurrent.
The range of many EVs is affected by extreme heat, according to a new report from Recurrent AutoExact amounts of range loss vary by modelRange decreases an average of 5% at 90 degrees and 31% at 100 degrees, the company found. Recurrent based its findings on EVs reporting their real-world range combined with reported national high temperatures from July 4How much range a vehicle loses in extreme heat varies by model.
Tesla was a unique case for all four vehicles in its lineup, including the Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X. Most Teslas get only 60% of their EPA-estimated range even in moderate temperatures of 60 degrees. From 60 to 100 degrees, their range is virtually the same, the study found. A 2019 study from the American Automobile Association found that EV range dropped 4% at 95 degrees without using air conditioning and 17% when AC was running.
To help combat range loss, Recurrent recommends pre-cooling a car while it’s plugged in, as well as using sunshades or parking in the shade to help reduce heat. The initial cooldown of a car takes more energy than maintaining it at a comfortable temperature, the study said. While extreme heat affects the range of many EVs, studies have found extreme cold is more likely to deplete range because the difference in a car’s cabin temperature and outside is greater.
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