It’ll be fine. I live in the Midwest, and my car stays outside all winter. The only downside is range loss, around 20-30%. But overall, it’s better than warming up a gas car. Remote start makes it nice and toasty.
I just got an Ioniq 5. No snow driving yet, but it has a snow mode. If anything, get all-weather tires, and you’ll be fine. Public chargers are limited, so home charging is best.
Hollis said:
I just got an Ioniq 5. No snow driving yet, but it has a snow mode. If anything, get all-weather tires, and you’ll be fine. Public chargers are limited, so home charging is best.
I agree, home charging sounds ideal. It’s a struggle in CA to get on an EA charger.
Cold isn’t a problem. You’ll lose more range without a heat pump, but EVs are better in winter than ICE vehicles. Instant heat, quick defrost, and great traction thanks to the weight distribution.
Learn how to precondition the battery for better performance in the cold.
My relatives in Northern MN love their EVs. You should be fine in Minneapolis, and depending on your needs, you might not even need snow tires.
I commute 156 miles daily. As long as you charge daily, you’ll be fine.
You will lose some range, but if you can plug in at home, the experience is much better. You’ll come out to a warm car with the frost melted off the windshield.