Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This episode addresses cold weather operation of your electric vehicle including, the effects of cold weather on a vehicle and battery, what can you do to prepare your car for the cold and winter conditions (tires, undercoating, charging etc..), and preconditioning. Our guest will also share some driving tips for winter and advice for charging in cold weather. Plus, some other "hot EV tips" for a cold winter day!
David Giles is a mechanic and Electric Vehicle Specialist. With over 30 years in the industry, he holds a Red Seal AST certification and several other certifications involving advance vehicle technology. Dave is a frequent speaker at automotive conferences involving battery electric vehicles and advanced systems such as ADAS and autonomous tech.
This episode addresses cold weather operation of your electric vehicle including, the effects of cold weather on a vehicle and battery, what can you do to prepare your car for the cold and winter conditions (tires, undercoating, charging etc..), and preconditioning. Our guest will also share some driving tips for winter and advice for charging in cold weather. Plus, some other "hot EV tips" for a cold winter day!
David Giles is a mechanic and Electric Vehicle Specialist. With over 30 years in the industry, he holds a Red Seal AST certification and several other certifications involving advance vehicle technology. Dave is a frequent speaker at automotive conferences involving battery electric vehicles and advanced systems such as ADAS and autonomous tech.
