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Originally Posted by Wyzz Kydd
Primary difference is heating the car. ICE engines generate heat which is routed to the cabin. EVs do not, so they have to draw from the battery. The difference between a 12% reduction in range and a 41% reduction ins range is not a 'moot point' nor does it support your contention that EV's would last longer.
ICE vehicles will lose on average 12% of their range at -6°C (20°F) due to: Denser air leading to higher aerodynamic drag (majority of range loss) Engine and transmission friction.
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I guess burning fuel to generate heat doesn't factor in. My comment was about getting stranded sitting still. EV owners don't typically drive across country anyway so yeah, kind of a moot point.
Both types of vehicles have their purpose, and your example doesn't change that purpose much except for an extra charge or two required to make the trip they wouldn't be making anyway in an EV.