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I did qualify the statement with up to 50%. I based that on worst case conditions like -10F, the experience with my own car and hanging out on Tesla forums. I posted the results from the Teslarati site from an owner that seemed credible, and which jived with what other Model S owners have reported in cold to very cold conditions.Found this on the Leaf that also supports up to 50% loss of range in cold weather:http://www.fleetcarma.com/nissan-leaf-chevrolet-volt-cold-weather-range-loss-electric-vehicle/Your results may vary. The takeaway is an EV's range drops dramatically in the cold. Until advances in battery chemistry makes this a non-issue, I hope GM dealers in northern states are up front about this with prospective Bolt buyers.
I did qualify the statement with up to 50%. I based that on worst case conditions like -10F, the experience with my own car and hanging out on Tesla forums. I posted the results from the Teslarati site from an owner that seemed credible, and which jived with what other Model S owners have reported in cold to very cold conditions.
Found this on the Leaf that also supports up to 50% loss of range in cold weather:
http://www.fleetcarma.com/nissan-leaf-chevrolet-volt-cold-weather-range-loss-electric-vehicle/
Your results may vary. The takeaway is an EV's range drops dramatically in the cold. Until advances in battery chemistry makes this a non-issue, I hope GM dealers in northern states are up front about this with prospective Bolt buyers.
