Reply To: EV how’s your cold weather range?

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kezo
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    I agree the losses Summer to Winter are much worse in an EV. That’s not a fantastic selling point, especially when the likes of Stellantis are selling rages from the WLTP tests as if they’re the gospel. The number of complaints I saw about e2008 not delivering anything close to the range they were told is ridiculous. I’d still argue that research needs to be done for all major purchases so that the reality of ownership isn’t a surprise.

    There have been numerous faults on the e208. Peugeot put out a statement about the risk of electrical fires, which were believed to be from the 12v battery, however the risk was also apparent when the vehicle was moving or on charge. 21/22

    Peugeot later found defects with it BSM (battery management ststem) whch could affect range.

    The e208 uses battery packs from LG Chem and CATL. LG has been involved with battery issues that caused massive battery pack recalls, such as those involving the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Hyundai Kona Electric and Renault ZOE….