What happens to an electric car when you drive in cold weather?

Do chillier temperatures affect an EV?

Though Ireland’s weather is reasonably mild, a fall to below zero degrees isn’t a rare occurrence during winter – so let’s take a look at what happens to your EV when it does.

All cars are affected by colder weather. During a fall in temperature, petrol and diesel cars require more battery power to get started, while fluids within the car’s systems can often become thicker, making it harder to get the engine going.

But electric cars can really be hampered by chillier temperatures.