What happens to electric range in sub-zero temperatures? Elon Musk says it drops around 10%, but that's mainly due to battery power being used to heat the passenger compartment for the comfort of passengers.
Hint: turn down the space heating, turn up the seat heating & wear driving gloves. You'll be just as comfortable for a fraction of the energy consumption.
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