{"id":11436,"date":"2022-12-15T12:29:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T12:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evwired.com\/?p=11436"},"modified":"2022-12-15T12:29:52","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T12:29:52","slug":"the-best-methods-for-maintaining-my-ev-winter-charging-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vigorous-keller.95-172-16-185.plesk.page\/index.php\/2022\/12\/15\/the-best-methods-for-maintaining-my-ev-winter-charging-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The best methods for maintaining my EV: Winter charging guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winter can be a challenging time when it comes to looking after your electric vehicle. Ambient temperatures result in slower charging times, costing you more time and money. This can result in ranges that can be 20-30% lower when your battery drops below its usual temperature. Fortunately, the good news is that there are steps that you can take in order to save yourself time and money, increasing the efficiency of your car during those cooler months.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, having access to a garage or indoor space can help tremendously when charging your electric vehicle throughout winter, but what can you do if you don\u2019t have a garage? Throughout this article, we will discuss some tips that you can start putting into practice\u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3><b>Tips for Maintaining your EV in winter<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Some of the best and simplest methods you can try include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purchasing weather resistant EV cables.<\/strong> By ensuring that your charging cable is protected from the elements and harsh conditions, you can rest assured that your cable will last longer. All our <a href=\"https:\/\/evwired.com\/product-category\/all-charging-cables\/\">EV charging cables<\/a> come complete with an IP55 waterproof rating which are safe to use outside, and are also heat resistant when charging for long periods of time. In comparison,\u00a0 many EV charging cables only come with a lower IP44 waterproof rating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart charging.<\/strong> Be sure to take advantage of your vehicle\u2019s smart charging features, where you can schedule each charge through your chosen app. As EV batteries usually operate between 15 and 35 degrees, during cooler months this will help your battery to warm up before you travel, so that it doesn\u2019t significantly impact your vehicle\u2019s performance.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parking in direct sunlight.<\/strong> This is probably one of the simplest solutions that you can try, by leaving your car in the sunlight you can rest assured that your vehicle will already be warmed up and ready to go, which will also help protect the efficiency of your battery.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Limit the use of heating.<\/strong> If you limit the use of your car\u2019s heating while driving, this will help you use less power so that you don\u2019t accidentally drain your battery from an increase in energy used. The good news is that in newer EV models \u201cheating systems are many times more efficient than the original systems and battery sizes are much greater. As such, current EVs only suffer fractionally from the use of heating in winter and comfort no longer needs to be sacrificed for range performance.\u201d You can find more information on this in Just EV\u2019s article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justevs.com\/ev-heating-in-winter\/\"><b>EV Heating in winter<\/b><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan-ahead<\/strong>. By being organised, you will give yourself plenty of extra time to charge your EV as well as the time to look up quicker routes on your journey, resulting in less stress when it comes to the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immediate departure.<\/strong> If you can manage to set off as soon as your vehicle is charged and unplugged, this will help to ensure that your battery is already pre-heated, and save you the time and hassle of warming your vehicle up beforehand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge to full capacity.<\/strong> Try to ensure that your battery is fully charged \u2013 or is as close as it can get, before setting off. This will help to maintain your EV\u2019s performance. Furthermore, try not to let your battery fall below 20% as this can impact the performance of your vehicle, and nobody wants to deal with a flat battery in the winter weather.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regular checks.<\/strong> It\u2019s always good practice to regularly check your fluid levels, air filter, and tyre pressure before setting off, and as EVs need less maintenance than fuelled vehicles, these necessary basic checks won\u2019t take much of your time, however, they will give you peace of mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although winter can be a tough time for drivers, by using the recommended tips above, you will be more prepared for any battery or performance-related issues that you may encounter, during those cooler months.<\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed reading this article, you might also enjoy: <a href=\"https:\/\/evwired.com\/electric-vehicle-charging-cables-help-how-do-the-types-and-phases-differ\/\">Electric Vehicle Charging Cables Help \u2013 How do the Types and Phases differ?<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/evwired.com\/why-is-my-electric-car-not-charging\/\">Why is my electric car not charging?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter can be a challenging time when it comes to looking after your electric vehicle. Ambient temperatures result in slower charging times, costing you more time and money. This can result in ranges that can be 20-30% lower when your battery drops below its usual temperature. 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