Low temperatures in winter can significantly affect the range of Small Electric Pickup Trucks, which is determined by the chemical properties of lithium batteries. Generally speaking, when the ambient temperature is below 0°C, the range of Small Electric Pickup Trucks will drop by 20%-30%, and extreme low temperatures (below -20°C) may cause the range to be reduced by more than 40%.
Main influencing factors
Reduced battery activity: Low temperature will slow down the reaction rate of the electrolyte inside the lithium battery, resulting in a reduction in available capacity
Increased air conditioning power consumption: In winter, the energy consumption of cab heating can reach 15%-25% of the total battery power
Decreased transmission system efficiency: Low temperature increases the viscosity of the lubricating oil and increases the transmission resistance
Countermeasures
Preheat the battery: Preheat the battery to the ideal operating temperature (10-25℃) through the charging pile or the vehicle system before departure
Reasonable use of air conditioning: It is recommended to use local heating methods such as seat heating instead of full vehicle air conditioning
Optimize charging strategy: Keep the battery SOC between 20%-80% in low temperature environments to avoid full charging and discharging
Choose a low temperature version: Some manufacturers provide a winter-specific version equipped with a battery temperature control system
Currently, the actual range of mainstream Small Electric Pickup Trucks in an environment of -10℃ is mostly between 150-200 kilometers. It is recommended to reserve more than 30% of power redundancy during winter operations.
