WINTER RANGE LOSS EXPLAINED HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 KIA EV6

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The reviewer details significant winter range loss for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, noting a projected range drop of 15-20% even in mild winter conditions, and potentially 33-50% in colder climates. A personal anecdote highlights a near-empty battery situation on a 175-mile trip due to extreme cold, heavy heating use, and highway speeds. To combat this, the reviewer suggests lowering climate control settings, reducing fan speed, and decreasing driving speed. Tire pressure should also be regularly checked and potentially increased slightly. The video also clarifies 'Winter Mode,' explaining it's not battery preconditioning for charging but a passive thermal regulation to prevent power discharge limitations by the BMS, thereby maintaining performance. While it may slightly assist DC charging, its primary function is to ensure drivability in cold. Turning Winter Mode off can improve range if performance is not critical.