Hot Tips for Cold Weather GM EV Driving

The cold weather’s here, but your GM EV is built to handle it. With advanced engineering and smart strategies, you can optimize performance and stay comfortable all winter long.

GM’s Built-in Advanced Tech Features

Your GM EV is packed with features to make winter driving easier:

• Thermal management system: No need to worry about the cold — your EV keeps the battery at just the right temperature for steady performance and long life.
• Heat pump efficiency: Your EV’s heat pump captures energy from sources like regenerative braking and even passengers’ breath to heat the cabin and battery.
• Eco Climate mode: GM EVs include Eco Climate mode, which optimizes heating and cooling for efficiency and passenger comfort. It adjusts airflow based on occupancy, reducing energy waste while maintaining an ideal cabin environment.
• Heated wipers: Wipers automatically warm up in their parked position when the vehicle is started and the temperature is 44.6°F or colder, melting ice and snow on the windshield faster in extreme cold.

We’ve Got You Covered with Some Cool Tips

While your EV does the heavy lifting, here’s how you can get even more out of it:

• Stay plugged in: Plug in your EV when parked to keep the battery warm and pre-condition the cabin using grid power for a cozy start.
• Heat smarter: Use heated seats and the steering wheel as your primary heat source to conserve energy instead of relying heavily on the HVAC system.
• Drive efficiently: Avoid hard acceleration, reduce speed, and use regenerative braking to save energy.
• Maintain tire pressure: Properly inflated tires improve traction, braking, and overall efficiency.
• Clear snow: Keep your GM EV’s cameras, sensors, and home charger clear of snow, ice, and debris. This ensures sensor-based features work properly and prevents charging interruptions.

Keep Your Chevy EV Running Hot All Winter!

By combining GM’s cutting-edge technology with these smart strategies, you’ll optimize range, efficiency, and comfort all winter long. Your GM EV is built to handle the cold—drive confidently, no matter the weather! Contact us or visit Jim McKay Chevrolet for more GM EV tips along with getting an EV test drive scheduled at our Chevy dealer in Fairfax, VA.

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