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Originally Posted by Ecky
How do you think a Volt would handle our winters? I have no experience with EVs in severe cold, but I understand lithium doesn't play well with it. For 3 months it doesn't get above freezing, and usually for at least 3-4 weeks the highs are sub-zero.
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In harsh winter, I would suggest simply using hold mode and running the engine.
I notice very little change in fuel economy between 30F and 50F. The problem is the engine tries to warm things up but doesn't ever actually get warm. So the engine is constantly running much colder than what would be efficient.
I do like the car a lot, but winter comfort is a bit lacking in the gen1 volt.