[LMichaels]

We've been in a polar vortex. Best I've seen is 1.9 MKWh and about 115-120 miles of range. In summer driving I see anywhere from 4.2-5. And corresponding range. My SIL and his Tesla actually sees lower efficiency. He is actually impressed with mine. Imagine that. A Tesla driver impressed with the Toyota. I guess "viewpoint" is everything. Yeah he gets more actual range between charges. But then his Tesla has a substantially larger battery. And I am sure Tesla "pushes" their batteries a little closer to the limit than Toyota does (not as much head space)
He's so impressed with mine he's considering getting one because my daughter hates the Tesla and they need a new 2nd car

 

[LMichaels]

On a similar note: how many EV owners in the Southern States, dealing with the polar vortex, were prepared for the headaches we experience in the winter months in the Northern States.

Good point, makes me just now wonder if someone living in say FLA bought an EV even gave cold weather issues with a BEV any thought. Ike mentioned earlier I was well prepared because ALL electrified (meaning hybrids included) get their range (MPG) or however you want to measure your operating economy, get killed in the kind of weather we're currently experiencing here in NW IL. I.E. my RAV4 Hybrid is literally drinking gas compared to it's more "friendly" weather operating economy. Nearly a 50% hit on fuel economy.
All I can say is cold weather sucks