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EV owners, have a problem in Chicago

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January 15, 2024, 09:13 PM
armored
EV owners, have a problem in Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/n...ead-teslas-oak-brook

These fools buy into the EV hype and don't know shit about lithium battery tech even after it bites them in the ass.
Lithium batteries will not work and can be permanently damaged when charging in very cold or very hot environments.The batteries require heating, in this case heated by the battery.
No heat no charge. I'm sure these cars will all have to be towed to a indoor heated facility to warm up until they will take a charge.
Will these owners wise up, I don't think so.
January 16, 2024, 05:36 AM
Pyker
https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...0601935/m/2220070605
January 16, 2024, 05:45 AM
nhracecraft
Well, 'armored' did post it first, so there's that! Wink


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January 16, 2024, 07:02 AM
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January 16, 2024, 07:13 AM
TBL004
quote:
Originally posted by armored:
https://www.fox32chicago.com/n...ead-teslas-oak-brook

These fools buy into the EV hype and don't know shit about lithium battery tech even after it bites them in the ass.
Lithium batteries will not work and can be permanently damaged when charging in very cold or very hot environments.The batteries require heating, in this case heated by the battery.
No heat no charge. I'm sure these cars will all have to be towed to a indoor heated facility to warm up until they will take a charge.
Will these owners wise up, I don't think so.

Looks like all those EV's will need to be towed by evil fossil-fueled tow trucks.
January 16, 2024, 10:55 AM
architect
Can't you just jump start them? Or park them on a hill and roll them until they start?

Do the studies comparing the cost of E vs. ICE vehicles take into account the price of a garage and charging facility? Never mind, I know the answer already.
January 16, 2024, 11:03 AM
honestlou
As much as some people like to bash EVs, this is most likely user error. Teslas do a great job of keeping their batteries conditioned, but if you park one with little to no charge and leave it for a week in freezing temps, you get what you deserve.
January 16, 2024, 01:46 PM
Scooter123
I must say I find this hilarious. The only thing that would make it better is if Jennifer Granholm where stuck somewhere in the middle of nowhere in a Motel 6 with nothing to eat except for what is in the candy/chip machine in that bitter cold outdoor vending area.


I've stopped counting.
January 16, 2024, 01:51 PM
egregore
Just buy a house with a heated garage and its own charger. Duh.
January 16, 2024, 02:26 PM
sse
quote:
Originally posted by Scooter123:
I must say I find this hilarious. The only thing that would make it better is if Jennifer Granholm where stuck somewhere in the middle of nowhere in a Motel 6 with nothing to eat except for what is in the candy/chip machine in that bitter cold outdoor vending area.

LOL They'll leave the light on for her, if they haven't lost power.
January 16, 2024, 07:52 PM
Speedbird
quote:
Originally posted by honestlou:
As much as some people like to bash EVs, this is most likely user error. Teslas do a great job of keeping their batteries conditioned, but if you park one with little to no charge and leave it for a week in freezing temps, you get what you deserve.


Agreed, I think 99% a combination of unrealistic expectations by the owners, not understanding the specs, not reading the manual and incorrect operation

other posts remarked about a garage and home charger, seems like a no brainer to me, but I guess they downplay that on the "Dealer" and marketing side. No sales department wants to alienate a huge % of the population (No garage or home charger); plus I'm sure there's profit in those charging stations