Want to increase the range of electric vehicles? How does it work?

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(Emobility Tips for the Range) Due to Polestar’s headquarters in Sweden and testing environment in extreme winter conditions, snow and ice are normal for Polestar. Here are some tips to help you improve the range and performance of electric vehicles and drive safely even in low temperatures and snow. The main reason why electric cars are affected by the cold is the temperature of the battery. If the temperature is too low, the electronic processes in the battery slow down, which affects the charging speed and range. In addition, heating the car’s interior to room temperature requires more energy than it does in the summer. In the cold months you should not only keep yourself warm, but also the battery. And so it goes.

Polestar and many other electric cars offer one Pre-work climate control. This allows you to warm up the car before driving and not only have a warm car, but also saves range because you don’t have to warm it up while driving. If the air conditioner is programmed in advance, the battery will have time to warm up and be at an optimal temperature when it leaves. Speaking of heat: If possible, the car should be parked in a garage or at least covered with a tarp or frost protection film. This saves extra energy when heating the car.

Polestar electric cars have two different tools that make them better equipped to deal with the cold. The first is the snowflake that appears on the display near the battery. If this sign appears, the battery is too cold to use all its available energy. As soon as you start driving and the battery is heated, the signal disappears and the performance returns to 100 percent. Second, the Polestar Plus package has a special heat pump. This device provides a more efficient heating system that regulates the indoor temperature and consumes less energy. That’s not to say the regular Polestar isn’t hot. Only high-quality technology in the Performance package improves range during winter seasons.

A tip for electric vehicles to drive efficiently

Besides, when the roads are slippery and the snow is falling, safety is the first priority. The good news is that a safer winter driving style also improves your range. Sudden acceleration and stopping should be avoided. Because the wheels have little grip on snow and ice, accelerating and stopping quickly can cause the vehicle to skid. Gentle stops and steady speeds also protect the battery. However, an electric car is quite capable of picking up snow even at high speeds.

When the car’s Eco mode is activated, the car can make additional adjustments to improve range. Therefore, the recommendation is to enable the Eco climate and use the Eco tire pressure settings to improve the vehicle’s range.

Important for electric vehicles in winter: Always keep the battery charged

If you need to stop and charge for a long trip, you should definitely put a fast charging station as a way into the navigation system. The electric vehicle will then bring the battery to the proper charging temperature when it arrives to charge faster and more efficiently.

You should also avoid driving the battery completely empty by always keeping it at more than 20 percent. If you park the car in the cold, it should be sufficiently charged beforehand. This ensures that the battery charge is sufficient to restart and still have the required range.

Safety comes first – especially in winter!

Winter is unpredictable, so you should prepare for all conditions. Basically, this applies to every car. If you are going on a long trip to more remote areas, you should definitely take winter gear with you, as you never know when a snowstorm will hit. This should include a blanket, tongs, torch, safety vest, warm jacket, gloves and hat. Tire pressure and tread depth should be considered because when the temperature drops, the tire pressure also drops. And don’t forget to refill the windshield washer fluid. With such good preparation, nothing stands in the way of a comfortable winter driving.

About Polestar Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is a Swedish electric vehicle brand focused on improving society through design and technology to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility. Polestar is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and sells its cars online in 27 markets across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

In Germany, Polestar is headquartered in Cologne. A total of eight retail locations, known as Polestar Spaces, are available for customers to physically interact with Polestar Specialists commission-free, schedule test drives and schedule vehicle deliveries.

Polestar plans to create a product portfolio of five electric cars by 2026. Polestar 2 was introduced in 2019 as a fast electric performance. At the end of 2022, the Polestar 3 was presented as an SUV for the electric era. The launch of the Polestar 4, a modified SUV coupe, will take place in stages from 2023 to 2024. The Polestar 5, an electric 4-door GT, and the Polestar 6, an electric roadster, will follow soon.

The Polestar 0 project supports the company’s ultimate goal of creating a climate-neutral car series by 2030.. The research program also aims to raise awareness of the need to act on the climate crisis by challenging workers, suppliers and the entire automotive industry towards zero.

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