"Challenges of Cold Weather for Electric Vehicles"

Subzero temperatures in the U.S. are causing electric vehicles to struggle, with some charging stations in cities like Chicago experiencing long lines of EVs that won't start. The cold weather significantly reduces the range of EV batteries, with some drivers reporting draining batteries and long charging times. Experts recommend warming up the car while charging, using seat warmers, and leaving the vehicle plugged in with a maximum charge setting of 70% or 80% when possible. EV manufacturers like Tesla are providing cold weather best practices to help drivers navigate these challenges.