Monthly Archive: July 2024

No, extreme heat doesn’t cause people to get stuck in EVs

2024 Tesla Model Y. -  Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.Summer heat waves do mean a temporary drop in EV range They won't "brick" your battery, but they can accelerate degradation (aging) of the pack Avoid 100% charges in the heat if you can How hot is too hot for EVs, and will the next heat wave brick it, leaving you stranded? The answer isn’t nearly as sensational as the headlines some have...