TIPS FOR DRIVING ELECTRIC CARS IN SNOW

Each driver must take into consideration the type of vehicle they are driving when they think about how to prepare and drive in the snow. Electric vehicles benefit from the low placement of their batteries. This gives them a lower centre of gravity, helping to reduce the risk of skidding but other cars may struggle. Front wheel drives are often criticised for their high risk of oversteer, which can cause spin outs in the snow. Knowing your car will help you to drive safely in all weather.

5 tips to drive EV's safely in the snow



Drive in an efficient way

The cold weather can affect an electric cars' battery and range, which can be reduced by up to 40%. To help preserve the battery we recommend avoiding sudden acceleration and breaking.



Don't waste battery power whilst you are not driving

You should also leave your car on charge whilst defrosting your windows as this means that your battery isn't being drained whilst you are at your house and you can continue to drive to your EV's full potential. It is recommended you charge your battery to 80%, not only does it charge quickly to 80%, but the long term health of your vehicle's battery pack is improved when kept below 100%.



Cover your electric car

Keeping an electric car in a garage or enclosed parking space, or even just under a cover, can help keep the car (and its battery) warmer. This will reduce the chances of the battery being affected by the cold, helping to keep the vehicle's range high.



Drive slowly in cold conditions

Driving slowly can reduce the risk of skidding, but if your car doe...