CAN ELECTRIC CARS HANDLE THE COLD? TESLA WINTER EXPERIENCE

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This Fully Charged episode puts the Tesla Model 3 and Model S P90D through rigorous winter testing in Northern Sweden. Host Andy Torbet assesses their performance on a frozen lake, including slalom, braking, and ice track driving. The review highlights the EVs' stability due to their low center of gravity and balanced weight distribution, making them surprisingly capable and predictable even in extreme conditions. Torbet notes that while range will be affected by cold, simple strategies like pre-heating while plugged in and using seat heaters can mitigate this. The video concludes that EVs are not only safe but potentially superior to ICE vehicles in winter, handling challenging snow and ice with impressive grip and control, even on pure ice tracks. The primary takeaway is that if an EV can handle these extreme tests, it can confidently manage typical winter driving conditions.