With the average Saskatchewan driver driving about 43 kilometers (km) per day – can an EV really meet your driving needs? Let’s find out!
The average distance an electric vehicle (EV) can travel before needing a charge is about 200 to 500+ km. This is known as an EV's driving range.
Compare the performance and cost of your average gasoline vehicle to an EV below:
Winter Performance
When winter hits, driving an EV in Saskatchewan’s cold winter months can reduce its driving range up to 50%.
Tips to improve your EV’s driving range during winter:
- Heat your car while it’s still plugged in
- This will use the energy from the power grid instead of from your car’s battery. This won’t impact the range of your car.
- Warm the battery
- Use a smart charger, app or on-board charging to set your charging to finish as close as possible to your departure time.
- This will ensure your battery is warm when you leave, increasing the efficiency of your EV.
- Heat your Seats
- Heated seats are a more energy efficient way to heat occupants than to heat the air in the cabin, increasing range while keeping occupants comfortable.
