Range calculator
Estimate your EV's winter range
Choose a vehicle and region, then toggle the cold-weather habits that change the result. Estimates use official EPA range and public reference loss bands.
Tesla Model 3 Long Range in Minnesota · -10°C to -25°C (14°F to -13°F) · heat pump heating
Estimated winter range
240 mi386 km
≈ 34% loss vs. 363 mi EPA
Retention66%
Extreme cold (below -20°C / -4°F). Estimate for guidance only — verify with the manufacturer or third-party tests (Recurrent, InsideEVs, Bjørn Nyland).
Estimates are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of real-world range. Actual results vary with speed, terrain, load, wind, and battery health. Always verify against the manufacturer and third-party tests (Recurrent, InsideEVs, Bjørn Nyland) before planning a trip.
Calculator FAQ
How accurate are these winter range estimates?
They are modeled estimates based on official EPA/WLTP range and public reference data (Recurrent's ~20% average winter loss and AAA's cold-weather tests). Treat them as guidance, not a guarantee — verify against the manufacturer and real-world tests.
Why does preconditioning recover range?
Preconditioning warms the battery and cabin from wall power before you unplug, so the energy for that warm-up doesn't come out of the battery you'll need for driving.
Does a heat pump really matter in winter?
Yes. A heat pump moves existing heat instead of generating it, using far less energy than a resistive heater — typically the difference between the low and high end of the loss band.
Which vehicles lose the least range in cold?
Heat-pump-equipped models with strong battery thermal management — such as the Tesla Model 3/Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, and Kia EV6 — tend to retain the most winter range.