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Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will The Cold Weather During Winter Affect My EV?
When the temperature drops, it has an undeniable affect on your electric vehicle – and in fact any car. The batteries in an electric vehicle, like so many others, have an optimal temperature and anything above or below this requires the battery to heat itself up or cool itself down to sit at that temperature.
While your car is perfectly safe outside all year round, there are a few things you can do in the Winter to maximise the range and ensure your car performs as effectively as possible in the cold, including:
- Use the heated seats and the steering wheel heat when driving, rather than wasting hot air by blowing it into the entire car. This will simply drain energy.
- Pre-heat your car while it’s charging instead of only turning the heat up once you’re ready to go.
- Use a windscreen anti-frost cover or spray before starting your journey, to save time and eradicate the need to blast hot air at the windscreen before you can get going.
- If it snows, remove any snow on top of the car before driving. The excess weight can have an impact on your range.
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Paul Caulfield
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Paul started out in the electrical industry as a Lighting Technician in 1997, working on TV and Film Sets until 2008, when Green Electrical was set up. During this time, Paul became a fully qualified electrician as well as becoming respected team member amongst his peers. In his 11 years of working in the lighting industry, Paul's knowledge in lighting and design has been a vital asset for Green Electrical.
At Green Electrical, Paul is the NICEIC Qualified Supervisor, his role is to counter sign, check and issue all electrical certification as well as supporting the office manager in the day to day running of Green Electrical.
Paul lives in St Albans with his family, having moved from North London. Outside of work, Paul is a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, a keen golfer and guitarist, with The Beatles and Oasis being his favourite bands.