"Learned the hard way to always check battery range and keep blankets handy... just in case."
Totally get the caution—been there myself—but honestly, it's not just about checking battery range. EVs can handle winter pretty well if you prep right. Preconditioning your battery while plugged in helps a ton, and keeping tire pressure optimal makes a noticeable difference too. I still keep blankets and snacks handy though... better safe than sorry, right?
"Preconditioning your battery while plugged in helps a ton"
Exactly this. I've done plenty of winter road trips in my EV and preconditioning made a world of difference. Also, learned the hard way to keep a portable charger handy... just sayin'.
"Also, learned the hard way to keep a portable charger handy... just sayin'."
Haha, wish I'd read this sooner. First winter with my EV, I got stranded outside a diner at midnight—battery dropped way faster than expected. Now I never leave home without that portable charger...lesson learned the chilly way.
Had a similar moment, but with my old Mustang—ran outta gas middle of nowhere. No portable charger fix for that, just a long walk and some choice words... Guess tech changes, but lessons stay the same, huh?
Had a similar experience years ago with my old Civic—fuel gauge was busted, so I learned the hard way to keep track of mileage manually. Wonder if EVs have similar quirks with battery indicators being off sometimes...?
