Navigating Electric Vehicles in Winter: A Comprehensive Guide
In the world of electric vehicles (EVs), Polestar stands out as a brand that offers an exceptional driving experience, especially during the winter months. Here's a guide to help you make the most of your Polestar vehicle and a shopping guide for Polestar add-ons as a Christmas gift.
Polestar vehicles, such as the Polestar 3, are equipped with features that transform how you plan, navigate, and optimise each drive. Google Maps integrates seamlessly, offering route planning and real-time charging updates. But there are additional tips to maximise your range in cold weather.
Activating the car's Eco-mode allows for extra adjustments to increase range. Additionally, activating eco climate and using eco tire pressure can further help. Preheating the car is more efficient when scheduled, allowing the battery to warm up. Keeping the battery level above 20% is important, especially when leaving a car in cold weather to ensure it has enough charge to heat again and maintain range.
When driving in cold weather, it is crucial to make sure the car is sufficiently charged before leaving it. Polestar, along with most other EVs, has a preconditioning function that allows for preheating the car before driving, saving range.
Maintaining a steady speed and avoiding quick acceleration and braking helps maximise range and ensures safety on icy roads. It's also important to keep an eye on tyre tread depth as the temperature falls. Tyre pressure falls as the temperature drops, so it's important to top up tyre pressure in winter conditions.
Polestar's display shows a snowflake symbol when the battery is too cold to use all its available energy. As the battery warms up, the symbol disappears. Using heated seats and steering wheel can keep the driver warm during a shorter trip, allowing for a lower cabin temperature. Polestar is equipped with a heat pump, a more effective heating system that controls cabin temperature and uses less energy.
For longer trips on roads less travelled, a winter-kit is essential. This includes a blanket, shovel, flashlight, reflective vest, warm jacket, gloves, and a hat. Additionally, adding a fast charger as a waypoint in the navigation system ensures the battery is heated to the optimal level for charging by the time you arrive.
Lastly, it's necessary to fill up on washer fluid during winter to ensure visibility. Keeping the car in a garage or covering it with a tarp or frost cover can save energy when warming up the car. This guide aims to help you make the most of your Polestar vehicle this winter season. Happy driving!
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