My 2019 Model 3 is using more than twice its normal energy use in the Calgary cold; 293 wh/km vs 143 wh/km normally.
Thankfully, charging on a 120v output is fine but I only drive 30-40 km per day at a maximum.
It is not the same as a gas car or a hybrid; I knew this beforehand (and am only using it in winter due to an accident) but creating the impression that cold weather is easily handled is just not accurate.
Although, if I am being completely transparent, I think the main issue is that the roads are covered with snow and that is significantly increasing the rolling resistance. Clearing the snow between the tires and the wheel well is also super annoying when it is -30 C outside. (I wonder if this problem is just a design issue and not inherent to EVs, but it's not something I am knowledgeable about..)
Thankfully, charging on a 120v output is fine but I only drive 30-40 km per day at a maximum.
It is not the same as a gas car or a hybrid; I knew this beforehand (and am only using it in winter due to an accident) but creating the impression that cold weather is easily handled is just not accurate.
Although, if I am being completely transparent, I think the main issue is that the roads are covered with snow and that is significantly increasing the rolling resistance. Clearing the snow between the tires and the wheel well is also super annoying when it is -30 C outside. (I wonder if this problem is just a design issue and not inherent to EVs, but it's not something I am knowledgeable about..)