How fast can an EV charge after sitting in freezing temperatures for half a day? That's what one Canadian Tesla Model 3 owner wanted to find out. Despite the bitter cold, the result was surprising.

In short, freezing temperatures mean electricity has a harder time flowing through the battery, leading to longer recharge times ... For instance, a Tesla Model 3 with a heat pump loses 13% ...

particularly Tesla drivers. Several charging stations across the city have been overwhelmed with inoperative cars, unable to recharge due to the plummeting temperatures. The Crisis Unfolds ...