charging and precondition

• plan charging to precondition the battery (warming the battery so it takes a charge more efficiently)

• keep plugged in overnight, vehicles typically loss some charge overnight and keeping it plugged in will maintain your pre-set charging level

• still plugged in? heating your vehicle 30 minutes before you leave means the energy comes from the charging system, not the battery

reduce cabin heating

• even just a degree or two helps

• use seat heaters, it’s more efficient than cabin heaters

• heat people not the car!

use eco mode

• acceleration is slower

• limits energy supply to cabin heaters

check tires regularly

• as temperatures fall the tire pressure can decrease

• best energy efficiency with proper pressure

driving

• use regenerative braking, it will recharge the battery

• because the motor slows down gradually regenerative braking may help lessen losing control on icy roads

• limit frequent and rapid acceleration

• going faster uses so much more energy, drive safe

garages

• warmer indoors than outdoors, even at shopping centers

• park in direct sunlight

Electric vehicles tend to be heavy and drive well in winter, get out and enjoy!