of powering an electric vehicle is still far greater than comparable internal combustion engines, and the hidden costs are many.to charge a fully depleted electric car battery. Even rapid partial charges take five to ten times longer than it takes to fill up a gas tank. What’s more, depending on where one lives, most people won't want their car to get below about a 20% charge and risk being stranded somewhere they can’t recharge, so the true usable range is much less than advertised.
After factoring in any significant cold or hot weather reducing battery efficiency, plus the necessary air heating or cooling in such conditions, the outlook for battery draw and reduced mileage is quite sobering. HVAC use at 20 degrees Fahrenheit results in an average