Recently, my country has suffered a rare strong cold wave, and the temperature in many places has hit a record low. According to the statistics of the China Meteorological Administration, the impact of the cold wave covers most of the country, and the cooling range is generally more than 10, and the cooling range in some areas even reaches 20. In such extreme weather, the performance and range of electric vehicles have been tested like never before.
According to data released by the State Grid Corporation, during the cold wave, the charging of electric vehicles across the country has increased significantly, and the utilization rate of charging piles in some areas has even exceeded 100%. This means that during peak hours, some EV users may not be able to find an available charging station in time to charge. According to incomplete statistics, on the first day of the cold wave alone, thousands of electric vehicles across the country were forced to break down on highways because of running out of power. **10,000 Fans Incentive Plan
Specifically, a well-known electric vehicle brand announced a test data during a cold wave. In the extremely low temperature of -20, the range of the brand's electric vehicles has been reduced by about 60% on average. In other words, an electric vehicle with a nominal range of 400 kilometers may only be able to travel less than 160 kilometers in cold weather. This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for electric vehicle users who travel long distances.
In addition to the significant reduction in range, cold weather can also have an impact on the charging speed of electric vehicles. According to the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance, the charging speed of most electric vehicles will be reduced by more than 30% in an environment below -10. This means that an electric car, which would have taken 1 hour to fully charge, may need 15 hours or even longer to complete the charge.
In the face of the severe challenges brought by the cold wave, how should electric vehicle users respond? First and foremost, it's crucial to plan your trip and charging stations in advance. According to the latest data from the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance, by the end of 2023, the number of public charging piles in the country has become very large. However, the distribution of these charging piles is not uniform, and there are still problems in some areas. Therefore, electric vehicle users should understand the situation of charging stations along the way through tools such as map software before traveling, and arrange the charging time reasonably to avoid queuing up for charging during peak hours.
Secondly, it is also very important to develop good driving habits. For example, try to avoid hard acceleration and hard braking while driving to reduce energy consumption. At the same time, keeping the temperature in the car at the right level can also improve the efficiency of the battery. In addition, regular maintenance and inspection of electric vehicles is essential. In particular, it is necessary to check the working status of key components such as batteries, tires, and braking systems to ensure that they can work normally in extreme weather.
*and related companies should also strengthen support and services for EV users during the cold wave. For example, EV users' charging anxiety and safety concerns can be alleviated by adding temporary charging stations and providing emergency rescue services. It is understood that some cities have taken corresponding measures, such as increasing mobile charging vehicles, opening 24-hour customer service**, etc., to provide convenient services and guarantees for electric vehicle users. At the same time, companies should also increase investment in the research and development of electric vehicle technology, and strive to improve the performance and endurance of electric vehicles in cold environments.
In short, in the face of the ferocious cold wave weather and the challenge of electric vehicles in extreme environments, we need the joint efforts of the whole society to promote the healthy development of the electric vehicle industry. Through the first-class policy support, technological innovation of enterprises and the rational use of the public, it is believed that electric vehicles will be able to show their unique advantages and value in more fields in the future.
Note: The specific data in this article is only an example, actual data may vary by region, brand, time of day and other factors, and some data may need to be updated based on the latest statistical results. ）