Cold weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here's what you need to know
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Many have complained about long lines for charging stations, and even that their EVs wouldn't charge when plugged in. But experts say there are ways to make an EV work even in subzero cold, mainly by warming up the battery before plugging a vehicle in.
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