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Old 02-02-2022, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bdk1976 View Post
I've always wondered how those all electric vehicles do in places with very cold winters - I would think battery life would take a pretty decent hit due to subzero cold and (I'm assuming) electric resistance heating for the cabin.
Range is reduced, but it's something the owners learn to deal with. Older cars used resistance heating, but more and more they're going to heat pumps that are a lot more efficient.