Frigid temperatures have caused problems for electric-vehicle owners, such as reduced driving range and long waits at charging stations. In Oak Brook, Illinois, Teslas were running out of juice while waiting in line at a Supercharger station. Outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Teslas were plugged in at charging stations as the wind howled. EVs lose travel range in the cold, and charging is slower in extreme cold. Cold weather slows down the movement of lithium ions in EV batteries, affecting range and charging speed. Preconditioning the battery before charging and advancements in battery technology are ways to address this issue.
