The cold weather can affect any vehicle's battery. In fact, according to FuelEconomy.gov, even conventional gasoline-powered vehicles can lose up to 20-percent of fuel economy when the temperature reaches 20-degrees. Of course, this loss is much more noticeable or worrisome in a hybrid or electric vehicle. Even though there's nothing that can be done about the cold weather, especially around Coatesville, Downingtown, and beyond, we do have a few tips to keep your daily Exton commute a breeze.
- Precondition Your Vehicle – During the winter months, it's nice to go out to a warm vehicle, especially one that's melted the snow and ice away. To lengthen the charge on your hybrid or EV's battery, it's recommended to pre-heat your vehicle using the electricity from the charger and not the battery. This will warm your vehicle and charge it at the same time.
- Set the Departure Time – Most new Ford hybrid or electric vehicles offer a departure time function. You choose the date when you need to leave, and your vehicle will begin the preconditioning process to be ready by then. Setting the departure time can be done either on your connected smartphone or in your Ford vehicle.
- Check Your Tire Pressure – The cold can cause low tire pressure, which creates less efficiency. Make sure your car tires have the correct tire pressure before you go.
Contact Fred Beans Ford of Exton to Learn More
There are many other ways you can enhance your Downingtown, Coatesville, or beyond drive during the winter months. If you'd like to learn more or are interested in exploring our current Ford hybrid and EV inventory, don't hesitate to contact our team today!
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