However, this is for scooters. Automobiles take too much power to switch the battery.
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Posted on 01/17/2024 9:21:39 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
CHICAGO (KABC) -- Tesla drivers are struggling to charge their vehicles in the Chicago-area, as many charging stations are not working amid the freezing cold weather.
At the charging station near 95th Street and Western Avenue in the Evergreen Park area, many Tesla owners were stranded with dead batteries from the cold. Drivers said there were not enough working chargers at that location.
"Our batteries are so cold it's taking longer to charge now, so it should take 45 minutes, it's taking two hours for the one charger that we have," said Brandon Welbourne, a Tesla owner. "I have seen at least 10 cars get towed away from here because the cars, they died, they've run out of battery. It's too cold, it uses too much of the energy to try to keep the car somewhat reasonable temperature, so everybody is getting towed away and we have nowhere to charge."
In the Oak Brook area, some drivers came looking for a charge and ended up waiting hours in the bitter cold.
"Right from outside the highway, there's a whole line of cars, about over 20 cars, all Tesla cars, and you can look around here, every single car is a Tesla car, full with Tesla cars this whole parking lot. And we're waiting and waiting for over an hour," said Sajid Ahmed, a Tesla driver. "It's unfortunate that these cars are sitting dead in the spots."
For many drivers, it was too late. Their cars died during the long wait, and they had to leave their vehicles stranded and wait for the stations to get up and running again.
"I think just someone needs to come out here to make sure things are OK, because it's not OK," said another Tesla driver John Baldys.
Another heart warming story about our betters.
Apparently, the charging stations freeze also.
LOL
Electric vehicle owner describes nightmare car scenario in cold weather:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1P_CAysCS8
“I think just someone needs to come out here to make sure things are OK, because it’s not OK,” said another Tesla driver John Baldys.”
Who would that someone be? The EV Battery Charging Station Cold Weather Inspection Team? Or the EVBCSCWIT for short.
Did the electricity freeze? (picturing a Merry Melodies cartoon.)
Although I suppose these cars could work again if they were able to get a good electrical charge, I do have some concern that a EV could be totaled by a cold snap. You never know.
Stupidity has consequences.
They should have to answer and explain themselves.
I'd love to see Biden twist and turn having to explain why EVs don't work. That would be worth all of the pain that people are suffering because of EVs.
Don’t worry, their smug will keep them warm.
However, this is for scooters. Automobiles take too much power to switch the battery.
This story is still funny, I don’t care how many times it gets posted.
If they put those things in the hood here in the US, they won’t last a week.
I had read somewhere earlier that the EV batteries would not charge at below 32 degrees. Don’t know if this is true, but obviously, they are a serious detriment in very cold weather. I guess it would be best not to own one unless you are wealthy enough to also own an ICE vehicle. In my case, I guess it works to my advantage to be unable to afford an EV. Right now it is pretty cold here, but above zero. I bet my 19 yr. old Buick will start as if it was much warmer & probably only lose about 2 mpg if I drive it around. Try that with your EV. Oh, yes...I can use the heater all I want to. P.S.....I didn’t pay a fortune for it either.
This story makes me feel good about my old but reliable ICE vehicle.
Seven times now?
But a very good idea. The charging station can use extremely high voltages too — to shorten the charging times.
But you have to be careful that the lithium ion battery doesn't blow up.
EVs have a long way to go.
I think that the charging station senses if the battery is too cold. Probably a safety issue or maybe it would take way too long to charge.
Anyway, Tesla recommend preconditioning the battery which is the same as heating the battery. Heat means electrical energy.
If Trump were President you could roll up to $1.50/gal gas.
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