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Old 02-08-2019, 09:54 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by equ View Post
Just saw this today. Not sure how solid their research is, but they are reporting a 41% drop in range when temps drop from 75F to 20F (i3, Bolt, Leaf, eGolf and Tesla Model S).

The Vermont ski trip is a tradition for me since 2000. 20F is balmy, we usually encounter colder, worst was -15F, in the parking lot, not on the mountain. I just cannot see how I could go electric-only with current technology. It may be only a few % of the miles I do per year, but they are among the most important. Tires are crucial too, so I don't like renting a vehicle for it.
40% drop sounds about right for the eGolf in my experience.
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