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Originally Posted by UltArc
Is it true that electric vehicles have poor fuel economy while very warm? I heard this from a Prius owner, and would like to learn more.
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Not at all. Warm weather is a EV's friend (as long as you don't overheat the batteries). In general the batteries like to be slightly warmer than humans. Also all the normal things that benefit normal vehicles in the warm weather also benefits EVs (less dense air, lower rolling resistance, etc). Cold weather always reduces efficiency.