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Do electric cars work in Canada?

My daughter is studying in Canada and wants to take her EV with her. I'm concerned about how an electric car would hold up against the country's extreme winters. Do electric cars work in Canada?

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Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Many people share your concern. Electric cars do work in Canada despite its icy temperatures.
As shoppers warm up to the idea of owning
electric cars
, they often worry about how their vehicles will fare in extreme hot and cold temperatures. The truth is, when driving an electric vehicle through a frosty Canadian winter, you’ll likely see a reduction in range.
Unfortunately, all EVs respond differently to extreme temperatures, but the solutions are likely the same.
  • Heat up before you head out
  • Reduce the use of other energy burners
  • Take the most energy-efficient route
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