New study debunks common myth about EVs
- A new study has just debunked an EV myth
- There are more EVs than ever but there are still lots of misconceptions
- This new study has taken a look at EV’s performance in cold conditions
Published on Mar 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Mar 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A new study has debunked a common misconception about the batteries in EVs – and it’s good news for owners.
Although EVs have been around for a long time there are still plenty of myths and misbeliefs knocking around.
This means that studies and investigations into the tech that powers these cars are more important than ever.
One recent study, from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), has just debunked a widely held myth that you may have even believed yourself.
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A new study has looked at the impact of cold weather on EVs
EVs have had a surge in popularity in recent years, but even though there are more and more on the road there are still some fairly common misconceptions.
One of the main ones, that you may have heard, centers around how cold weather can be a killer for your EV battery.
However, a recent study by the CAA found that while the cold weather does have a negative impact on your EV’s range, it doesn’t actually do any serious damage to the battery.
“CAA is responding to a top concern of Canadians when it comes to EVs,” Vice President of Public Affairs at CAA National Ian Jack said.
“We measured the effective range of electric vehicles in cold weather and how quickly they charge. These insights are critical for both current EV owners and those considering making the switch.”
The team tested a bunch of different makes and models of EVs and kept them going during sub-zero temperatures until their batteries ran flat.
Here’s what they found out
The results showed that how EV batteries are impacted in colder weather largely depends on the make and model.
The Silverado EV, for example, lost just 14 percent of its range, while the Volvo XC40 Recharge lost more than double that at 39 percent.
However, while all the cars did lose some range none of them were rendered unusable – so good news for EV owners who happen to live in colder parts of the world.
And there are some things you can do to help combat any range loss during extreme cold weather.
Tesla suggests cutting down energy consumption, where possible, to increase range.
“Use seat heaters to keep warm. Seat heaters use less energy than the cabin heater. Lowering the cabin temperature and using seat heaters reduces energy consumption,” the website advises.
“Slow down your driving and avoid frequent and rapid acceleration.”
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
