Many EV manufacturers have made heavy inclinations on energy-hanging resistant heaters to keep the cabins and batteries warm during winter. But heat pumps, which can reduce the loss of battery range in the cold, are becoming more prevalent in EV, and they can help EV owners in the US who are struggling with low temperatures in most parts of the country this week .
EV research site Recurrent reported That heat pumps can improve the range of about 8 to 10 percent in temperature below zero. S
Recovery data shows that Tesla model Washington Post notesWhich makes them one of EV equipped with the best heat pump .. However, Washington Post Says that heat pumps are not as effective below 15 degrees.
The heat pump works efficiently by moving the heat generated by the car to the cabin and other components. Similarly, gas cars have long used the heater core to transfer heat energy from their internal combustion engine to the cabin.
Heat Pump has made its place in popular EVs like Tesla in the beginning of 2021 and is also coming in other top models like Ford's Mustang Mach-E. 2025 model for yearThey are already in many EVs on the road today, including Polstar 2, Honda Prolog, Chevi Ecvinox EV, Kia EV6, Rivian and even some Nissan Leaf models in early 2013. A complete list EVs that have heat pumps.
Old EVs with small batteries that lack heat pumps, display cold range loss more clearly. For example, my sister, who is running the 2017 Ford Focus Electric, is able to cover only about 80 miles in the bitter cold when its resistant heater is closed and it is only about 50 miles when it is turned on. . This may be the difference between the need to find DC fast charging stations capable of roundtrip for the whole work without stopping for the whole work or the return of the return (expected).
We have shared some tips on this first How to handle EV in winter Which can help you in icy conditions on the road. Some tips include pre-conditioning it while plugging before leaving your vehicle and repeatedly cleaning the snow as this gas will not melt from the hood like a car.