Electric Vehicles in the Heat: What You Need to Know
As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly popular choice for many drivers. However, with the rise in temperature during the summer months, questions are being raised about the performance of EVs in extreme heat.
According to a recent study, EVs can lose up to 30% of their total range in extremely hot weather. This has led to concerns among EV owners and potential buyers about the reliability of their vehicles in such conditions.
Electric vehicles in the heat
Sal Mendoza-Santos, a parts and production manager at Speed Street Collison Center, an auto body shop in Lowell, North Carolina, shared his insights on the impact of heat on EVs. “With summer and heat coming, you don’t want to start charging your vehicle in extreme high heat,” Mendoza-Santos said. “It will put wear and tear on your main battery. If you’ve got to charge it, do it at a place with shade, or if you can [wait and do it] at the end of the day at night to charge at home.”
Many EV drivers are not concerned about the heat impact, as long as there are convenient and working charging stations available. Reginald Bratton, a recent EV buyer, said, “I would have concerns more so with the cold rather than heat. But I do feel sometimes the battery might go a little bit faster if you driving and it’s really hot.”
Walter Schulze, another EV owner, described his vehicle as “reliable.” “The reliability factor is just off the scale with electric cars,” Schulze said. He’s not concerned about a possible heat impact to his vehicle. “Something with cold weather makes batteries not last as long. But hot weather, no problem whatsoever,” Schulze said.
Charging an electric vehicle in the shade
In other news, Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, showed interest in bitcoin (BTC) via a retweet of Michael Saylor’s post. This has sparked speculation about the potential involvement of Dell Technologies in the cryptocurrency market.
Michael Dell
Meanwhile, in the world of sports, a new technology called snickometer is being introduced at the European Championship in Germany. This technology uses a motion-sensing microchip in the ball to track every touch at a rate of 500 times a second. This will help referees make accurate decisions about handball incidents during the game.
Euro 2024 ball with snickometer technology
In conclusion, while electric vehicles may face some challenges in extreme heat, there are steps that drivers can take to mitigate these issues. As the world continues to evolve and new technologies emerge, it’s essential to stay informed and adapt to the changing landscape.
