For nearly a week, frigid temperatures from Chicago to northern Texas have made life difficult for electric-vehicle drivers.

For nearly a week, frigid temperatures from Chicago to northern Texas have made life painful for electric-vehicle owners, with reduced driving range and hours of waiting at charging stations.

In Oak Brook, Illinois, near Chicago, on Monday, television reporters found Teslas that were running out of juice while in long lines for plugs at a Supercharger station. The temperature hit a low of minus 9 Fahrenheit (-23 Celsius).

Outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Teslas were plugged in at six of eight charging stations Wednesday as the wind howled with a temperature of 7 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 14 Celsius). At least one driver was nearly out of juice.

  • iamjackflack@lemm.ee
    10·
    10 months ago

    I love how they mention a person is waiting almost 2 hrs for full charge while traveling. That last 20% is always super slow, you should charge to 80% and move on to the next charger. A lot of the time if your driving 200+ miles in a stint, it’s not a bad thing to stop for bit, stretch the legs and charge back to 80% keep going.

    It’s quicker than full charging every time you charge. Sounds like they are trying to find fault with inconvenience rather than improper technique.