Electric cars face significant range decline in heatwave temperatures, study finds.
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025 4:57 am ET1min read
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A new study by What Car? found that electric car range can almost halve when driving in heatwave temperatures. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range suffered the most, with a claimed battery range falling to 44% of its official figure. The Citroen e-C3 Max and Kia EV3 Long Range GT-Line S also saw their ranges drop by 29% and 32%, respectively. The study suggests that summer heatwaves can significantly impact the performance of electric cars.
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