edatoakrun
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Please use this thread to discuss choosing a BEV for use in sub-freezing conditions.
The five-BEV test below starts us off with an account of four you can buy in the USA today, plus the Ioniq, limited to Socal at present.
The five-BEV test below starts us off with an account of four you can buy in the USA today, plus the Ioniq, limited to Socal at present.
https://elbil.no/the-biggest-electric-car-test-in-winter-wonderland-ever/The biggest electric car test in winter wonderland ever
...Mid-February in Norway. Sub-zero salty, slushy highways. Snowy and icy country roads. Freezing temperatures.
Not your ideal conditions for driving battery electric vehicles (BEV), right? Think again.
Prepare for the most comprehensive winter test in the history of the Norwegian EV Association, which also included the very recently launched second generation Nissan LEAF.
...So, if we were to name an overall champion during these two days, all in all, it would be the IONIQ.
It illustrates the fact that a bigger battery pack is not always equal to best. Among subjective arguments against the South Korean car; a bit tighter suspension and more direct feel through the steering wheel would be nice.
When it comes to handling the Volkswagen e-Golf excels in all areas, while the LEAF in our opinion delivers the best compromise. The handling discipline was not examined thoroughly, due to slippery roads on longer stretches and our ambition to keep consumption at decent levels...