Are EVs DOOMED in cold weather?

[@erikthie2253]

As a Canadian, two suggestions when it snows. 1) Shovel your driveway. The reason, you drive on it enough and it will turn to ice and then you will have a lot more problems. 2) Brush all the snow off of your cars. The reason for this is the snow on your hood will cover your windshield as you drive and then you won't be able to see while driving. And the snow that is left on your roof will do the same thing, blind the cars behind you.

[@dave3657]

Midwest USA here, same suggestions. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bobbie-KaPanzies]

And will also get you a nice big fat ticket‼️

[@Charlie-gs8or]

On my i3, going to Settings > Climate > Activate Comfort Climate Control in iDrive will allow actual climate to run with charging active, including AC and DC.

[@smith6ar]

on my bmw I just turn on the engine and it work, but I have a different model with an engine

[@quartzofcourse]

@@smith6arthe i3 has an engine try again

[@smith6ar]

@quartzofcourse no this one don't have the engine

[@Kaktus965]

I3 is a f@@gmobile

[@wolfman9999999]

@@quartzofcourse Some do, some don't. It depends on if it's an EREV car or not.

[@frankdeboer1347]

I'm sorry, but for everyone else please clear the snow off the whole car. (Advice from your friendly neighbor Canadian)

[@deadon4847]

At least he admitted to being an idiot for not doing it.

[@esiebert7625]

It’s great anti tailgate insurance 😂

[@Chris-hw4mq]

You just get one of those car brooms and dust it off, it wont take you more than 1 minute

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​@@deadon4847its the thought that counts when you cause a life ending accident

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

I remove all the snow by going 80 and let the wind do the work.

[@kimmoahola4528]

Four winters in Finland with a Tesla Model 3 LR. Best winter beater I´ve had, I´ve also driven it to the northernmost point in Europe accessible with a car without issues. It does not have the same issues my previous diesel Mercedes had and what all diesels have.

[@loafnugget3088]

Can I ask what issues and year your mercedes had and was? My brother has been wanting to buy one... thank you :)

[@kimmoahola4528]

@@loafnugget3088 adblue. dpf and egr issues. Once a year one NOX- sensor broke down, it was 900€ replacement. Adblue tank froze and new one was 4000€. In Europe we have adblue additive, which freezes around -11 C. If you´re from North America, you got better stuff, denoxium. It freezes around -30 C. Would not recommend a diesel car.

[@loafnugget3088]

@@kimmoahola4528 that does not sound fun...thank you for the insight. I will pass it on.

[@MrKrieger56]

I had a bolt for a couple of years, daily driving in the.winter wasn't an issue. Worst loss of range was when it dropped from the normal 200-220 to around 160 - 180. Traction in the snow was excellent.

[@dm285]

The new 2025 Bolt has new Ultium battery and new chassis and a new range of 300miles, and its going to have(unless DT changes it) a $7500 Fed Tax Credit as well, bringing its drive out to about $20k +TTL ! wow thats a pretty sweet deal.

[@tony_25or6to4]

Using heated seats instead of heating the entire cabin helps.

[@salvadorsaucedolopez2644]

Thats ilogical,cause you feel the cold air above your butt😂

[@Chandra355]

Just get a real car

[@repentnow1720]

100%Jake - Change your Ford's PS fluid to Amsoil synthetic Power Steering fluid - it has a lower freeze point.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

My 2021 venza also came with Bridgestone ecopia tires. My dad's mechanic replaced them with michellin cross climate 2 tires, and my car is now a BEAST in the snow. Cross climate 2 is the one of the only tires that is both all season and 3 mountain snow peak rated tires in one on the market I'm aware of.

[@100PercentJake]

The camera car in Hoovies' recent track video with his Bugatti Veyron was a Mercedes GL on Crossclimates and while the rest of us were slipping and sliding around on the track in our cars and with our shoes that Mercedes had grip for DAYS. Excellent tire, but pricey and sadly not available for i3s.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

​@100PercentJake My dad is a lawyer that's how he was able to afford them Update: I'm famous guys, Jake replied to me 😮

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

​@@Mr-pn2eh😂😂😂

[@elesjuan]

@@100PercentJake so I recently replaced the worst tires I've ever driven on in my life, Hankook Ventus V2s, which my 90hp diesel jetta could break loose in 3rd gear at 40mph in the rain and gave me ZERO confidence on any slick road ever... with some Vredestein hypertrac "Ultra high performance" all season tires and holy heck these things are amazing!! Not only do they have excellent grip in the rain, but I drove up my heavily inclined driveway a few hours after the 12 inches of snow we got in Kansas City in a front wheel drive jetta without an LSD. Yeah, they spun a bit and my progress was slow, but it still did it! The snow was deep enough the bumper was literally plowing it pulling into the drive! I'm a BIG fan of these tiers now.

[@stevelongbeach5290]

Do you like the seats in your i3? I think they lack lumbar support, and there’s no adjustment for lumbar.

[@hadtopicausername]

Norway has entered the chat :) The gist of it is, modern EVs work just fine in the cold. 90% of new car sales here wouldn't be EVs if they didn't. Also, I've never had a car that heats up the cabin so fast, because I don't have to wait for engine coolant to build temperature.

[@wagonator6891]

The EV success in Norway is only due to forced politics, not because they are so overwhelming better than IC cars.

[@hadtopicausername]

@@wagonator6891 Your opinion is duly noted.

[@needbees9811]

@@wagonator6891 Regardless of the why, is it not evidence that they successfully work in the cold?

Usual clickbait bollix from cretins who haven't a clue or just want to provoke reactions. Battery tec technology is improving all the time and even the cold weather fears will make these issues irrelevant soon

[@alans.4658]

Unnecessary name calling puts you right with them

[@manowaari]

EVs are best in cold weather. You just have to have proper tires and make sure you know how your car's battery/heting systems work. Heatpump helps a lot. I live in Finland, so we hvae long winter, 5-6 months and about constantly below freeezing. So we have a lot ice and snow.

[@natehill8069]

Everybody complains about the battery and range. But _starting_ an ICE car when the temp is < 0F (

[@kramer8865]

Useable tow hooks: i3 1 - Bugatti 0

[@Mr-pn2eh]

Ok Tyler

[@esiebert7625]

Jake being an idiot 1 - Hoovie 1

[@kerrylewis2581]

The Ranger suddenly became much more menacing at 23:03

[@sleepyhollow783]

Amazing what the right tune will do to perception.

[@n8ndrwz]

I am shocked you did that well with the "not summer, summer tires". The first winter I had those here in PA it was EXTRA spicy! I put some snow tires on my i3, and it was a BLAST in the snow. The narrow width, and extra snow grip was awesome, you could plow your way through so deep snow!

[@Creelyblades]

I think you’re right on the money when you are talking about driving an EV just has a different set of considerations. The other interesting thing is the i3 is such a 1.0 electric car, that is especially evident in how it deals with cold weather. In a lot of the groups when you see people being critical of EV‘s, they have in mind a vehicle like the i3, with a pretty limited range, slow charging, great difficulty in the cold, etc., etc. The early EV’s really did have challenges in these areas that the better modern ones have mostly mitigated. But your initial point is still critical, you just have to know how to deal with them differently than an internal combustion engine car.

[@tony_25or6to4]

That thing in Chicago was user error. People allowed theit battery to get low and then did not pre-condition the battery pack on the way to the charger. They weren't charging because the battery had to heat up first before it would supercharge.

[@proudvirginian]

Exactly. People that don't fill their ICE vehicles with gas and then don't make it to the gas station aren't on the news

[@100PercentJake]

1000%

[@Sam-f1k8e]

there are good uses for ev's such as wheelchairs, forklifts, trolly cars and small cars for older people for weekly errands.

[@MarkfromNewYork]

Feel bad for the people walking in the street because the sidewalks are not cleared at all

[@robertusa1234]

With current battery technology yes. I’m in the builder industry and we are having the same issues with out batteries powered tools

[@olegvihodets8680]

I dont have problems with model Y in Minnesota winter . Today is - 16F .

[@theEagleBeagle]

and damn that old Ranger is a perfect winter beater. what a beast.

[@echoman6358]

I had a 1991 4 Runner with 22RE 4cyl & 5sp manual. 4WD donuts were the BEST!! And I live in Chicago, so snow at that time was not in short supply 3 months a year.

[@dperreno]

To be fair to the Ford, it is a 30+ year old truck!

[@benjaminkamben4908]

I think we should start a GoFundMe for Jake so we can get him a nice little footstep ladder so he can reach the top of his vehicles to brush them off. Who's with me?

[@100PercentJake]

Some tibia extensions would be nice

[@theEagleBeagle]

it did arguably better than the mustang ! SO glad to see your girlfriend not only puts up with these shenanigans, but participates.

[@mclaren122]

summer tyre? yes I have an small ev but older like citroeng czerro. but I can spinn the wheel with kind of a limitlock on the rear. but the battery last....short. but it is a fun car to get around with.

[@lirr408]

Great to see another video out. You guys got a lot of snow . We have had cold weather but no snow here in NY, yet. Thank you for the video on the I3 in the snow. As well as the Ranger . The Ranger seems to do well. Suppose to get colder this coming week. Great video as always. Looking forward to the next one.

[@johna.4334]

Too funny! Keep `em coming Jake.

[@boredom.victim]

that "stupid little electric car with a built in generator" did much better than expected! Great job BMW

[@stevengreco8961]

Great channel!

[@randywilliams4325]

I was having problems with Subaru Outback ps steering in cold . I put some Traiax fluid from Amazon in it . Works perfect . Driving the car at 0 outside

[@phateracing]

The Ecopia EP500's that are on the 20in wheels aren't even no-seasons, they're touring summers. The 19's can have EP500 summers, EP600 all seasons, or a couple of snow tire options. I've run all three on mine - it came with EP600 all seasons that were okay-enough in the snow, but with Nokians or Blizzaks i3's are a ton of fun in the snow.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

In Phoenix before the monsoon

[@Bobbie-KaPanzies]

90% of all cars sold in Norway are EV’s Teslas tell you how much it will cost per KWH at the nearest 12 supercharger locations near you and how many spots are available and how many cars are on the way to that supercharger station. By the way you can keep the heat on, and your seat and steering wheel heater, and watch a movie or play a game while charging your phone while you charge your car in about 20 min

[@richardmullins9299]

Good to know that I won't have that much snow for another 30+ years here in San Antonio. I'm sure that cold morning to warmer afternoon isn't going to make it better

[@Stanley-u4me]

Your head is amazing.....you need to sell a silhouette of your head key chain as merch

[@oldfordman68]

We haven't gotten snow yet here its been in the 50s we are in the high 20s low 30s this weekend still no snow this usually means we will be 110+ mid spring through summer. Enjoy your snow

[@BarryCallaway-h7j]

in case it hasn't been said plug the car in and set in the menu a departure time it will defrost the windows heat up the cabin and the battery pack

[@Minto107]

Jake, try to retrofit NBT Evo unit from late i3. Those should have LTE connectivity so you should be able to do charge planning + you'll get wireless carplay

[@moestrei]

Funny that in Norway (for those who dont know it gets bloody cold there) EVs make over 90% of new vehicle sales.

[@gregmccarter3243]

I got the 19 inch with the blizzak snow tires for the winter...they work great...

[@VanisleNSX]

I have no issue driving my Tesla for the past 3.5 years in Canada.

[@ldisc66]

My neighbor's 2018 Model 3 did not handle winters at all. It did not behave when temps were below 2-3c. Now they have a 2023 Model 3 that can deal with winter conditions and won't leave them stranded or locked out when the temps go below freezing.

[@VanisleNSX]

@ Yeah, they probably fixed the issues in their first attempt at building the model 3. I have a 2021 model 3 and I have had no issues whatsoever. So far with 85,000 kms I have only replaced windshield washer fluid and wiper blades.

[@ldisc66]

@ 86k and no tyre change?! WOW! I want those tyres! 😅

[@VanisleNSX]

@ Yeah, the tires are still decent but I plan to get new ones this fall. It is kms not miles. 85,000kms is only 53,000 miles.

[@johndoe-hr5yk]

Keep the content coming 🎉🎉🎉

[@markmd9]

Always clean the snow on the roof. That is a must!

[@nerys71]

Wait a minute does the i3 use a different chemistry than a Nissan leaf? My original 2012 Nissan leaf even after 65,000 mi could still go 54 miles as long as I didn't turn the heat on the original generation had a resistance heater which basically took half the battery packs capacity and that was only a 24 kilowatt hour battery pack Yes it sucked going home in 4° weather with no heat it really sucks however I would preheat the car until sweltering inside while plugged in and the car was basically hermetically sealed on really cold days we would sit in the car running off of umbilical power and I would have a co-worker unplug it and I would take off as long as I kept the car closed it didn't really get cold until about 45 minutes into the hour and 10 minute drive. The leaf is very well insulated and sealed. Of course I ran the heated seats. My new Nissan leaf could do over 100 mi summer or winter heat or air and it has a 30 kilowatt hour battery pack Why does the i3 see so much degradation from temperature? Even though it has a larger battery pack than both of them at 33 kilowatt hours? What's the difference?

[@anticat900]

Well Norway manages just fine with 80% electric cars and their weather makes yours looks like a tropical heatwave 🙂. None the lesss a 1st gen BMW i3 is maybe not the best car to demonstrate winter running? My MG4 drops to 200 in the cold, but drives just fine? I also assume you have the 155 winter tyres on the car all around? They are hard to come by but tyre setup is more important than 2 or 4wd.

[@andrewthomason3857]

I like how there's a funeral home right after the donut shop.

[@richardkeller4892]

There are a lot of improving battery technologies including a 5 million mile battery that maintains 80% charge. Solid state batteries. Currently even batteries by Geely that can charge up to 80% in 10 minutes. There is infrastructure for this in some other countries, not so much in Americas yet.

[@fleecystheking]

Watching this from Quebec, Canada, where winter is a 4 month affair and where EVs are quite popular (34% of new car sales were EVs last quarter) makes me laugh quite hard. BMW i3s are a rare bird here, it was expensive so not too many bought one but they are 100% usable during winter. Just put some winter tires on the thing (and replace the wheels if the OEM ones are too hard to find tires for). Problem solved! Winter tires are mandatory in Quebec from December 1st to late March anyway. Easy on the accelerator pedal, and voilà. Kansas needs better equipment to handle snow!

[@100PercentJake]

The OEM 19 inch wheels have Blizzaks available for them. For $400 per corner you can buy the wheel and tire direct from BMW as part of the "winter preparedness package", lol. With the RWD and light weight I bet these things are an absolute ball in the snow with proper tires. As I mentioned in the intro, EVs are a tool and using it properly is the important part. With cabin preheating, battery preconditioning, and a charger at home I'd absolutely take an EV over a gas car during winter 100% of the time for convenience and never having to pump gas in a blizzard, lol.

[@fleecystheking]

@@100PercentJake The magic sauce in EVs for winter is that the (big) battery under them keeps their center of gravity quite low. That keeps the EV stable and predictable in the snow. It isn’t nose heavy or too light in the rear; it’s just right. Of course, electric motors make it super easy to spin out and lose traction (happens on dry pavement as well for FWD EVs!); that’s why going easy on the accelerator pedal is important (as it is in gas cars with good power in general on ice/snow). EV ownership is simply different. Not worse in any truly measurable way than a gas car; just different. You never wait to fill up the tank on the daily with home charging, the car is just always full and ready if you plug in daily; those minutes accumulate over time, so if you spend some more time at fast chargers on long trips it’s fine, you’d have spent all that time putting in gas weekly otherwise. No biggie. The charge door vs snow issue is not that big of a deal; I’ve had EVs since 2018, and got it really iced maybe 2-3 times (with real Quebec winters in the mix LOL). Snow is easy, just brush it off. Ice from ice storms, now THAT’s fun to clean off! PS : dude, get a good snow brush! They extend so you can reach the top of the car you know! In Quebec, driving around with a snow bank on the car is worthy of a ticket. Super dangerous for drivers behind you! Love your work!

[@kencrouch668]

Have you thought about putting a Steering Stabilizer on the Ranger?

[@pixelpoppyproductions]

I got snow tires for my 20” i3 wheels for under $300? They were on tirerack a couple months ago. Too cheap to pass up. Unfortunately the local tire store charged me $200 to install them, normally it’s $100…

[@jimf5160]

i love drifting in fresh snow

[@Revelocity]

I kinda want to get one of these. It would be my in-town run around vehicle/weird fun toy. But I cant justify another car just for that lol. In the market to replace my current daily with a hybrid of sorts. I did consider the i3 as my "daily" and keeping my E53 X5 for anything that needs some "truck" ability but I quickly talked myself out of it.

[@smanbman5732]

Sand for Direction is the best no toe needed. I carry a 1/2 a gallon in Michigan.😊

[@terrencegiordan9812]

Why go through that bullshit.

[@PrincessTS01]

You need snow tires or snow socks. Better yet a jeep compass i love my MP its a 2023 with a 2.0 turbo engine and 8spd 4x4 AWD system and its gasoline!

[@jkholley1118]

So basically, if we had been driving EVs forever and Ice cars were the new tech, Ice would be a huge upgrade.

[@gimne]

EVs would have better batteries along with battery charging system.

[@jkholley1118]

@gimne But it didn't happen because there wasn't enough battery tech to make it work and it's still not good enough. I'm looking forward to the day when EVs are equal or better than ICE. But I'm not going to pretend because it's the cool thing to do. An 80s ranger is far better in the cold weather for Christ sake.

[@gimne]

⁠@@jkholley1118electric vehicles have been out since the 1900s. Your correct in terms of battery tech but if we would’ve put the research like ICE vehicles it would’ve improved to the point we are now. I’ve vehicles were not always as efficient and powerful as they are now. Compare a 80s ranger to a new ranger fuel economy and power has improved.

[@ganymede6535]

But they are eqaul to and better than ice in some areas​@@jkholley1118

[@wriddle082]

I witnessed a Ford F150 Lightning towing a large camper that was stuck at a busy off-ramp near my house a couple of weeks ago, and a tow truck was about to hook up to it. I’m sure the camper and cold weather had absolutely nothing to do with why it was stuck. 🤭 At least it was next to a double left turn lane that I was able to use to get around it.

[@jasonhill5985]

Nice truck Jake 100%

[@ranig2848]

Get worst EV. Claim EVs are bad in the winter. Meanwhile, 90% of new vehicles in Norway are EVs, and they have crazy winters. EVs are great in the winter especially Tesla which you can warm before heading out so you get into a nice and warm vehicle instead of a popsicle. Get a Tesla and stop complaining about EVs. They work GREAT in the winter. Getting an i3 and claiming EVs are garbage is like getting an old Fiat 500 and complaining it’s horrible as a pickup truck 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@robertmyrick860]

those 4wd donuts were super easy. Hardly an Inconvience even. the i3 doing donuts was comic relief for those glorious 4wd donuts

[@KirksAudioSanctum]

No, as in Europe they have no issue with cold weather.

[@ZaleThegamer95Wright]

U are like a child when it snows

[@fleecystheking]

Video idea, if your ad revenue allows it : find & buy a set of the absolute cheapest chinese snow tires for that i3 (fit them on steelies if you can) and do a comparison video in the snow. You’ll get a useful EV when snow comes back a year from now!🎉 Snow tires are pretty much ALL much better in the snow than any high end summer, 4 seasons or all-seasons tire. The low end brands just don’t last as long.

[@TJDawgs72]

This just simply isn’t true. This stuff started last year when that viral picture of all the Teslas shown in a parking lot in Chicago being dead. Of course they didn’t bother to explain the picture…all those vehicles had been sitting in that lot for several months. Anyway, I know firsthand seeing several electric vehicles from people I work with in the winter time….and they work just fine in cold weather. Yes the batteries need to be warmed up, but most vehicles have battery warmers that ensure the temperature of the battery doesn’t dip below a certain spot. It was just -12° where I’m at right now and one of my coworkers has an SUV that is electric. He started it up 5:30 this morning with no problems.

[@aquakingman]

As a mach e as my only car it sounds like a you problem with a lot of your complaints

[@avioncamper]

You guys got a lot of snow compared to NC, we got maybe 3 inches. Those EV's are not that great in cold weather. It's always range. Ice,Ice, Baby.

[@kennethepps3425]

We call those "aspirational" numbers.

[@insanegixxerdude486]

Oh boy. Why bother? Get in your ford truck, turn on the key and go. Easy peasy. 😂. What a pita!

[@astrocorner9853]

try a Spring

[@TheTempest909]

Abs is garbage in the snow anyway. I pull that fuse or turn it off if I can

[@Fony_turgeson]

I feel you on the sun and sensitive blue eyes

[@jeffkoe310]

You are hilarious my friend.

[@Reddylion]

Ev good.

[@jeremyTallen1]

I can't wait to see what EVs have to offer in 10 years.

[@Bicketybam68]

You should create an EV version of your intro that is the equivalent of your current one... probably a lack of range showing.

[@ganymede6535]

Which is funny considering people who live in cold climates and own EVs have no problems with them and the range reduction

[@eddiejones.redvees]

We would I buy an EV when I can fill my car up with fuel in a few minutes and have 750 miles of range it being a diesel it does take time to warm up in cold weather but driving ii snow and ice is no problem if I drive Sensibly

[@benjaminkrzemien8628]

@5:00 the technical term for that is morning sickness

[@proudvirginian]

I can preheat my ID4 from my bed, while it's charging.

[@100PercentJake]

Non-issue with modern cars. The i3 used 3G cellular connectivity for that and the US dismantled all of its 3G infrastructure so the i3 is stranded unable to get on a network :(

[@andrewthomason3857]

​@@100PercentJakeThis seems like the kind of problem that should be solvable by sending a module to some guy in South Florida or Bulgaria or somewhere to have something changed out on a circuit board. No?

[@j.f.l.7649]

The GF seems so fun!

[@elesjuan]

TIL: The BMW i3 is RWD.... I'll be frank; I have ZERO interest in electric cars. None. Given this new revelation.... I kinda wanna play with one, now LOL.

[@terrencegiordan9812]

Good old American gasoline truck pull the power wheel out.

[@PrincessTS01]

hoonigan

[@travismoore7849]

Time to go back to steam.

[@marknelson8724]

I live a thousand miles north of Jake. You have to clean off all the snow before driving the vehicle or even if the vehicle isn't going anywhere as the sun will melt the snow and the darkness will freeze all doors shut. Also, snow on the vehicle is a hazard for all other drivers which you will know once a big piece of snow has peeled off another vehicle on the highway and blinded you. The sun has a better angle of attack and everything in Kansas is melting in the sunshine. I keep a flat bladed shovel in the trunk all winter long and I will use it as it makes it so much easier to push a vehicle out. I know people with EVs who drive them all over creation all winter long. They must have battery packs that are in much better condition than yours. I approve of doing donuts as you learn to control your vehicle, steer into the skid, get your foot off the gas, touch the brakes to increase the possibility of disaster. Basic stuff that you won't learn without "flying by the seat of your pants". I must clarify. Traction control makes you think you can drive. The brakes are just there to allow you to break contact with the slick surface you are on so you go into a skid. Used gently, brakes can be helpful. Happy motoring.

[@Vhicken]

clean the snow off the roof of your car!

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Jake maybe it's time to sell the i3 and buy a better EV???

[@shadowforcepb]

EV's aren't the answer, at least not yet

[@toontech]

Just get an older phone without a sim card for the app. You just have a very small tablet.

[@100PercentJake]

There are no towers left in the US for the car to use to communicate

[@toontech]

@100PercentJake Oh! Not just phone to car comm. Interesting. I'm a tech and love your shows. Your tech knowledge is very good.

[@LarryRichelli]

EV is different than a hybrid for sure. You are only talking about a 1st generation of hybrid development. No one should expect much from this old BMW.

[@100PercentJake]

The i3 is an EV with an optional range extender. With or without the range extender the powertrain is still an EV.

[@tedsmart5539]

Jesus H. Murphy!!! Buy a decent snowbrush. $20 at O'Reilly gets a SUPER deluxe model

[@smith6ar]

they only sell those where it snows

[@matthewt3586]

Shovel your driveway instead of making donuts

[@user-rw4xi8sm8h]

People are too lazy for that. It's one of the first things I do before driving on it.

[@jimmillington]

I’m sorry that your EV doesn’t work in the winter. Actually it’s kind of misleading to say your EV doesn’t work. You should state how old is it. I own a Tesla EV and I’m in Canada and I can honestly say that it is the best car I have ever owned for the winter and I am 72 years old. It heats up the car remotely and takes it from -5 to 70° in about 3 to 5 minutes. It melts the snow off all the windows without me, touching it and maybe be 5 to 10 minutes. My charger never sticks in it with ice or snow because you can buy a cover sort of like a hood with magnets that actually surround it as far going up or down hills that are snowy or icy I live on a fairly steep hill and I have no problem at all navigating while I watch all sorts of other cars slide down the hill. Mind you I do have all wheel and I do have snow tires. I forgot to mention that the range I have while it is reduced in very cold weather is still close to around 400 km.

[@kyleyork92]

The snow coming off your roof killed me 🤣

[@infernoking7504]

The i3 is such a pos idk why bmw even made it

[@nickh5450]

It has stupid wheels not your fault.

[@ThriftMachine]

After what happened in Florida with 2 back to back major hurricanes....no ev for me, ordered to evacuate but grid is down.....so you fire up the generator, so at that point just get a normal car

[@joetz1]

300 miles will take you very far from the hurricane I have fled several times in my EVs and it hasn’t been an issue

[@05milmachine90]

I see your point, but my generator will run off gas, propane, and natural gas...making my EV a multi fuel vehicle if I need it to be. My solar panels make more than I can use the rest of the time. It isn't hard to be prepared for a hurricane if you don't wait until the last minute.

[@terrencegiordan9812]

Just fill the bathtub up with ice and beer and ride out the hurricane and watch tv.

[@ganymede6535]

Funny you say that but gas stations require electricity to pump gas dont they? And ev chargers have electricity 24/7. Huh thats weird

[@ThriftMachine]

@ganymede6535 where does that electricity come from?

[@electricandlspower]

Im enjoying the videos. Do a reaction and review video on new evs. You did a awesome job talking about evs in winter. Most people don't how anything works. That is the biggest problem. New evs or anything that is app controlled are awesome in winter. My model 3 is more efficient than my Honda civic down to -20 in my case. Then it might be a wash.

[@ImSrry4BeingWhite]

Tesla cybertruck is the best ev

[@barriewilliams4526]

Are EVs DOOMED? Would be a better question......

[@ganymede6535]

Short answer. No

[@barriewilliams4526]

@@ganymede6535 BT have recently decided that they are not a safe bet. We shall see....

[@Rhaman68]

Great skit, impressive drama but an old BMW i3 is not “all EVs!” 2011 Nissan Leaf had cabin heat via all with external power preferred.2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has cabin heat via app while plugged in. Sorry you have an EV with issues. As to lithium Ion batteries, please see the high number of EVs in Norway, a very cold country!

[@jec_ecart]

They're doomed regardless.

[@ganymede6535]

Not even close😂. You wished it was that way😂