Review Geek - How Cold Weather Affects Electric Cars

October 29, 2022

Winter is coming, and if you bought an electric car this year, you might wonder how the temperature drop will affect its performance. In today’s top story, our EV expert, Cory Gunther, goes through what you can expect when the most wonderful time of the year arrives. Plus, he offers some tips for what you can do to preserve your EV’s range when the thermostat plunges.

Other Highlights:

• Windows 11 has a nifty new feature, but only for certain smartphone owners.
• With so many “smart” products out there, there are bound to be some dumb ones.
• Halloween is almost upon us. Here are some spooky movies to put you in the right mood this weekend.
• … and more

-Danny

If you’re considering buying a new electric car (EV), you probably have a lot of questions. Or, if you just bought one and are worried about the cold winter months, you’re probably wondering, “how does cold weather affect electric cars?” And while reports vary on the subject, cold weather will affect any vehicle. Read More »

Watching horror movies is a fun Autumn activity, and an absolute must for Halloween enthusiasts. We rounded up 31 of the most exciting and outrageous horror movies (with plenty of classics and a few newer picks) to give you something thrilling to watch every day in October. Read More »

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

Tesla is constantly updating its vehicles with new features or bug fixes, and assets in the latest software update reveal Tesla could be ready to warn drivers about upcoming traffic. Yes, the popular radio traffic announcements (TA) feature could finally be coming to Tesla. Read More »

Many car owners take the time to wash their vehicle and keep it looking clean, but one area often overlooked or forgotten about is the undercarriage. Washing the underside of a car is something everyone should do more, especially if you live in an area with a lot of mud or where they salt the roads in the winter. Keep things clean, rust-free, and working its best with this undercarriage cleaner than easily attaches to any pressure washer.

Windows’s new “Instant Hotspot” feature will let users connect their PC or laptop to their cellphone’s internet service with the click of a button. The catch is it only works with one brand of phone. Read More »

The death of optical media has been declared several times throughout the years, yet the medium is still alive and well. While it’s true that computers don’t have optical drives anymore, and we’ve all moved on from Blu-rays to streaming, there are still plenty of good uses for those little discs. Read More »

Apple’s iCloud interface has always been a great backup resource to access anything related to your Apple services. However, its simple design held it back as a primary hub for using things like email, calendars, photos, cloud storage, and applications like Pages and Numbers. But that’s all changing with a new interface. Read More »

The road to autonomous vehicles leads to nowhere. At least, that’s the case for Argo AI, which is shutting down at the behest of its biggest investors, Ford and Volkswagen. Argo AI’s technology won’t go to waste, as it will contribute to new “driver assistance” features in Ford and VW vehicles. Read More »

Nowadays, it seems like companies are slapping a “smart” label on as many products as possible. It’s a term that sells, so it makes sense. But not every single item in the world needs to have smart functionality to be a great product or better than its competitors. Read More »

Hackers mostly exist outside the public consciousness—just doing their thing and lying low. Once in a while, something big enough happens to make everyone notice. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad. Let’s take a look at five infamous hackers. Read More »

Although the Google Pixel 7 features a tough Gorilla Glass back, it’s still susceptible to damage from drops. To best protect your Pixel, grab a case that provides rugged protection without taking away from the sleek design of your smartphone. Read More »

Don’t forget about your smart home when planning your Halloween decorations and activities. Your Google Home or Nest device has some Halloween tricks up its sleeve. Read More »