Last year, the issue with Tesla models struggling in cold winter conditions and experiencing charging problems was primarily attributed to Tesla's budget models using Chinese-made LFP batteries to lower costs. Tesla's high-end models, as well as electric vehicle models from Hyundai and Kia, utilize superior NCM batteries, which do not pose charging issues even in cold winter weather. Rgds.

@@tae-hoonkim1292 I have a Hyundai hybrid now. Sonata. 2023 and it suffers from that. This winter gas mileage wasn’t nearly what it is now

@@kbond002 Hybrids are almost indistinguishable from conventional internal combustion engine cars (as they only use the electric motor for low-speed operation to improve fuel efficiency), so cold weather starting issues, just like Tesla's lower-spec electric cars suffered severely last winter, are not related to the battery technology of electric cars at all. The problem of decreased fuel efficiency, not starting issues, is however a common issue in all cars. Diesel, gasoline, EVs, hybrids, Hydrogen or even LPG cars also experience lower fuel efficiency in winter compared to summer.

Let's not overlook the crucial point that continually emphasizing lowering battery prices could perpetuate the issues seen last year with Tesla's budget models struggling in cold weather conditions. Opting for excessively cheap batteries not only risks recurring charging problems in adverse weather but also raises concerns about fire and explosion incidents. Rather than resorting to Chinese-made LFP batteries for cost reduction, it's imperative to focus on mass-producing NCM batteries, which, despite being more expensive, boast far superior technology. This approach aligns with the innovative aspect of Kia's EV3, which managed to lower costs while utilizing NCM batteries.

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With Nio, quality is never a problem. Go Nio. At least we have never seen a Nio with unaligned Door Chrome unlike in the case of some new Tesla