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Old 05-23-2022, 01:40 PM   #498 (permalink)
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2020 Kia Niro EV - '20 Kia Niro EV
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
A "300 mile ev" will turn into a 150 mile EV real quick running the heat or in strong winds in the winter while driving on the highway.
Been there done that also.

300 miles at 80°F turns into 280 miles at 10°F on snow tires. Modern EVs with good insulation and a heat pump aren't affected by winter as much as a gen 1 leaf. Snow tires are the biggest hit due to the extra drag.
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