Ever wondered why your EV’s battery performance seems to drop so much in the winter? Here’s what you need to know.
As electric vehicles (EVs) grow in popularity, more drivers are learning to navigate the quirks of battery technology. One of the most noticeable challenges is that EV battery performance drops drastically in winter. This isn’t just an inconvenience—it highlights the complex relationship between temperature and battery performance.
Most EVs run off lithium-ion batteries, which rely on chemical reactions to store and release energy. These reactions are highly sensitive to temperature. In cold weather, the battery’s internal resistance increases, slowing down the movement of lithium ions between the anode and cathode.
