EV Winter Range Calculator
Cold weather cuts EV range significantly. Estimate your winter range based on temperature, heating usage and driving style.
The WLTP / EPA figure from the manufacturer.
Estimated winter range
Range loss
Cold start vs preheated
Preheating while plugged in recovers range:
Tips to reduce winter range loss
- Preheat while plugged in — the battery and cabin are warmed by grid power, not your battery.
- Use seat and steering-wheel heaters instead of cabin heating — they use far less energy.
- Keep the car in a garage and use eco / battery-save modes on motorways.
- Check tire pressure (cold air lowers it, increasing rolling resistance).
- Plan charges around a warm battery — fast charging is slower below 10°C.