Driving an electric vehicle in anything but moderate temperatures (~50-75F) will reduce your available range, often dramatically
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How far can a Nissan Leaf go in cold weather? How about REALLY cold weather?
Nissan Leaf Range: How Much Does It Lose In The Cold?
Whatever car you drive, whether powered by fossil fuels or electricity, range will vary depending on weather conditions. Typically, the average gasoline or diesel vehicle will be more economical in wa…
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The 2011-12 Chevy Volt, which averages 35 miles of EV range around the year, is yielding me 22-26 miles with the heat on almost full blast and it being 35-40 degrees outside.
By the way, you might find this interesting, on the subject of the Tesla-based Mercedes, coming first half of 2014: http://www.thestreet.com/story/11829177/1/coming-soon-the-tesla-based-mercedes.html