Navigating Electric Vehicles in Cold Climates: A Practical Guide
In the colder months, preparing your Polestar 3 for longer trips on less-traveled roads is essential. Here are some winter-kit essentials to ensure a safe and efficient journey:
- A blanket, shovel, flashlight, reflective vest, warm jacket, gloves, hat, and a fully inflated and checked tire are crucial items for your vehicle.
- Maintaining the correct tire pressure is vital as temperatures drop, as tire pressure tends to decrease.
- Washer fluid should be filled up during winter to ensure visibility in adverse weather conditions.
- Keeping your Polestar in a garage or covering it with a tarp or frost cover can save energy when warming up the car.
To make the most of your Polestar's range, consider these tips:
- Activating the Polestar's Eco-mode allows for extra adjustments to increase range.
- Maintaining a steady speed and braking gently uses less battery charge.
- Scheduling preconditioning allows the battery to warm up and be at an optimal temperature.
- Avoiding quick acceleration and braking on snow and ice can improve safety and range.
- Maintaining a battery charge level of at least 20% is recommended during cold weather to ensure the vehicle can heat and maintain range.
- Adding a fast charger as a waypoint in the navigation system ensures the battery is heated to the optimal level for charging.
The Polestar 3, developed by Swedish-Chinese electric car manufacturer Polestar, is equipped with a special heat pump that controls cabin temperature and uses less energy. This, combined with the Eco-mode, can help maximise the vehicle's range.
The Polestar's battery symbol (snowflake) indicates when the battery is too cold to use all its available energy. As the car starts driving and the battery warms up, the snowflake symbol disappears, and performance is restored.
Polestar EVs also have a preconditioning function that allows for preheating the car, saving range. Using the heated seats and steering wheel can keep you warm during a shorter trip while turning down the cabin temperature.
If leaving a car in cold weather, it should be sufficiently charged beforehand to enable heating and ensure range. The Polestar 3 recently won the annual El Prix range test in Norway, delivering results rarely seen in the test's history.
For those looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for Polestar enthusiasts, a shopping guide is available. Google Maps is integrated into the Android Automotive OS in Polestar vehicles and offers features to optimise EV experiences, such as route planning and real-time charging updates.
Stay safe and enjoy your winter journeys in your Polestar 3!
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