Operating an Electric Vehicle during Cold Conditions: Practical Guide
In the cold winter months, driving an electric vehicle (EV) like the Polestar requires some extra care and consideration. Here are some tips to help you maximise your range, improve safety, and make the most of your Polestar in winter conditions.
Firstly, it's essential to avoid quick acceleration and braking on snow and ice to conserve energy and maintain a safe driving experience. Maintaining a steady pace is key.
Another important tip is to keep your Polestar's battery level at least 20% when leaving it in cold conditions. This ensures that it has enough charge for heating and driving range. Preheating your Polestar in a garage or covering it with a tarp or frost cover can save additional energy when warming up the car.
Polestar, like most other EVs, comes equipped with a preconditioning function that allows preheating of the car before driving. This not only saves range but also reduces battery warm-up time.
Google Maps is fully integrated into the Android Automotive OS in Polestar vehicles, offering features that optimise each drive, including route planning and real-time charging updates. This can be particularly helpful in winter conditions.
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In unpredictable winter conditions, it's essential to be prepared with a winter-kit, including a blanket, shovel, flashlight, reflective vest, warm jacket, gloves, and a hat.
Tyre pressure decreases as temperature falls, so it's important to top up tyres and check tread depth during winter. Remember to fill up your washer fluid to ensure visibility in harsh conditions.
The Polestar display shows a snowflake symbol when the battery is too cold to use all its available energy. This symbol disappears as the battery warms up. Using the Polestar's Eco-mode, eco climate, and eco tire pressure can increase the range of the car.
The Polestar is equipped with a heat pump, a more effective heating system that controls cabin temperature and uses less energy. Quick and efficient charging is possible with a pre-heated battery.
Lastly, adding a fast charger as a waypoint in the navigation system ensures the battery is heated to the optimal level for charging by the time you arrive. Using the heated seats and steering wheel can keep you warm during a shorter trip while turning down the cabin temperature.
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