Since getting a full EV right before this winter and being in Michigan I can see a few things that they need to improve. On my 2026 EV9 I notice a snow buildup on my hood as there is no engine to warm it also on the wipers. So they need to add a hood and wiper heater and I can see zero issues with an EV in snow.
For what’s it’s worth, a warmed up vehicle will usually be warm and melt fresh snow. But if there’s an inch of snow, it’s just gonna melt the bottom into ice and restick to the hood. Snow is a fantastic insulator, so it doesn’t take much for it to protect the rest.
Ya I’ve got a hybrid and I’ve noticed a drop in battery usage under 0C. Its not huge but efficiency went from 4.6ish L/100km to around 5.5-6. Still pretty good but noticeable.
Since getting a full EV right before this winter and being in Michigan I can see a few things that they need to improve. On my 2026 EV9 I notice a snow buildup on my hood as there is no engine to warm it also on the wipers. So they need to add a hood and wiper heater and I can see zero issues with an EV in snow.
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People are just lazy. Most wouldn’t scrape the ice off the windshield if they thought they could see through it
Engine hoods have an insulation layer in a fire blanket.
Unless you’re running your vehicle for an hour or longer without moving, it’s not melting snow. And when moving, it’s being cooled too fast to melt.
Brush the snow off, you’re supposed to anyways!
My car will literally boil rain on the hood in slower traffic lol
For what’s it’s worth, a warmed up vehicle will usually be warm and melt fresh snow. But if there’s an inch of snow, it’s just gonna melt the bottom into ice and restick to the hood. Snow is a fantastic insulator, so it doesn’t take much for it to protect the rest.
Ya I’ve got a hybrid and I’ve noticed a drop in battery usage under 0C. Its not huge but efficiency went from 4.6ish L/100km to around 5.5-6. Still pretty good but noticeable.
Get a BMW iX which has heated wipers. Also has heated arm rests, and door panels and dash panels.