Expert debunks 'winter' myths about electric vehicles
Anton Mukhin, founder of Autonomous Energy Systems, dismissed the belief that electric vehicles lose their advantages in winter and explained the specifics of their operation.
The expert believes that modern electric vehicles are designed to operate in low temperatures. In winter, their energy consumption does indeed increase due to cabin heating and maintaining the optimal battery temperature.
According to Mukhin, batteries are typically equipped with automatic heating. The vehicle can be charged even during a snowfall, though the process may take longer—especially with slow charging—since part of the energy is directed toward preheating the battery.
The expert noted that electric vehicles and hybrids perform reliably on winter roads. He highlighted their advantage of easy starting in severe frost. To preserve a greater driving range, Mukhin recommends storing the vehicle in a garage or on a heated parking lot.
