Incorrect. There are a lot of both types that operate throughout winter.
Battery is battery afterall. They lose significant capacity that's recoverable whenever the temperature allows and also experience significantly slower charging rate, so I can see why EV are not going to be popular and convenient in cold regions anytime soon. Let's wait for solid-state batteries in 2027-2028, things might turn in favor of EVs then. But Li-ion batteries have their limits with no workaround in foresight.
Not in my experience with hybrids. Freezing temperatures cause fuel economy to drop significantly due to reduced output/charging from the battery. Our hybrid Sienna takes a huge hit to fuel economy when it’s colder. Batteries do not do well in extremes. There is an optimal temperature range for efficiency.
Not saying you won’t see a drop. I said, you will still benefit over a standard ICE vehicle. For example, in my extended family, there is a RAV4 and a RAV4 hybrid. Same year and similar commutes. The RAV4 averages 34 MPG during nice weather and 28 during the winter. The hybrid averages 44 during nice weather and 37 during the winter. Hybrid always comes out ahead.
I see lots of EVs in Alberta and Saskatchewan and know people who drive them year round, without issue. Sure, you lose range but unless you’re already pushing to the max it usually isn’t an issue. Most folks don’t drive super far daily. If they do, they don’t have an EV.
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