Electric vehicles and hybrids have long been touted as the future of sustainable transportation, but a new study suggests that their performance may not be as consistent as previously thought. According to research, these eco-friendly vehicles can actually see a significant drop in efficiency and range when driven in anything but perfect weather conditions. The study found that heat, cold, and even humidity can all have a major impact on the performance of EVs and hybrids, with some models experiencing a decrease in range of up to 50% in extreme conditions. As the world continues to transition to cleaner modes of transportation, experts are left wondering whether these vehicles are truly ready for real-world driving.
Study Says In Anything But Perfect Weather, EVs and Hybrids Get Worse Autoguide.com
