Comment Re:Cold weather performance? (Score 1) 180
LFP batteries really are terrible below freezing, especially when it comes to charging below 0C and discharging below –20C. But the EVs that use them these days are smart enough to manage around that. They’ll warm the battery before charging, and they’ve got efficient heat pumps that can use either the plug or the battery itself to keep things at a usable temperature.
Yeah, you’ll lose some range in extreme cold, maybe you get 200 miles instead of 300, but that’s still plenty for most people, especially if the car’s plugged in overnight. The tech has come far enough that cold weather isn’t a deal-breaker anymore for LFP.