Hi,
Considering a BEV i3 for family driver in Central California were the summer temperatures are consistently hot. ( June to Sept 85 to 100 degrees with little relief in the evenings). We have a 35 mile round trip into town, so I am thinking the pre-2017 BEV or 2017 60Ah version is fine. We have an SUV and sedan for other needs, so anxiety is really about being able to run into town and back with AC on high.
1.) What impacts can I expect to range in hot weather (90 degrees F + )
2.) What impact could I expect on battery life and charging time? I understand the batteries are liquid cooled, but am concerned about charging in hot garage.
3.) Can someone confirm slower charging would be better for battery in hot weather? (Assuming Type1 and EVSE)
4.) Anyone have experience with how this affects electricity costs?
Thanks this is a very useful forum.
Considering a BEV i3 for family driver in Central California were the summer temperatures are consistently hot. ( June to Sept 85 to 100 degrees with little relief in the evenings). We have a 35 mile round trip into town, so I am thinking the pre-2017 BEV or 2017 60Ah version is fine. We have an SUV and sedan for other needs, so anxiety is really about being able to run into town and back with AC on high.
1.) What impacts can I expect to range in hot weather (90 degrees F + )
2.) What impact could I expect on battery life and charging time? I understand the batteries are liquid cooled, but am concerned about charging in hot garage.
3.) Can someone confirm slower charging would be better for battery in hot weather? (Assuming Type1 and EVSE)
4.) Anyone have experience with how this affects electricity costs?
Thanks this is a very useful forum.