Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Max and Ryan explain some effects electric cars face in the cold, including reduced range, and how you can minimize it and drive safely in winter!

Recurrent Study On Range Loss Across Models: recurrentauto.com/research/winter-ev-range-loss

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0:00 Welcome
0:58 Choose The Right Model
2:49 Heat Pumps
3:51 Software Matters
4:51 Minimize Range Loss
6:24 Long-Term Battery Health
7:03 Tires Matter
8:31 Regen Braking In Ice and Snow
10:06 Wrap-Up

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