Do colder temps = less range?

zcat3 · 12-18-2008, 05:30 PM

Have any of you in the cold climates noticed that the Hymotion battery runs down quicker in cold weather? We have been having a cold snap here in the San Francisco area (low to mid 30s at night and maybe 40s during the day) and I have noticed my battery has gone dead the last few days at around 28 miles (I am a highway/ freeway commuter). When the weather was warmer - mid 60s during the day) the battery was good for 33 - 35 miles on the same commute.

boxer93 · 12-18-2008, 09:17 PM

for me no. I never saw 33-35 mi per charge. My commute doesn't allow me that range. I am seeing a decrease in mileage since the ICE is colder, cools off faster (even with a full grill block) and I do like a "little" heat. Today at between 20-30f I got 80MPG. Also the colder temps allow the Hybrid battery to go below 0C and therefore EV will not engage, contributing to the lower mileage.
Chris

12-18-2008, 05:30 PM	#1
zcat3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 112 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 30 Posts Friends: 0	Do colder temps = less range? Have any of you in the cold climates noticed that the Hymotion battery runs down quicker in cold weather? We have been having a cold snap here in the San Francisco area (low to mid 30s at night and maybe 40s during the day) and I have noticed my battery has gone dead the last few days at around 28 miles (I am a highway/ freeway commuter). When the weather was warmer - mid 60s during the day) the battery was good for 33 - 35 miles on the same commute.

12-18-2008, 09:17 PM	#2
boxer93 Psyched for PHEV Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern NH Posts: 140 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 4	Re: Do colder temps = less range? for me no. I never saw 33-35 mi per charge. My commute doesn't allow me that range. I am seeing a decrease in mileage since the ICE is colder, cools off faster (even with a full grill block) and I do like a "little" heat. Today at between 20-30f I got 80MPG. Also the colder temps allow the Hybrid battery to go below 0C and therefore EV will not engage, contributing to the lower mileage. Chris

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