Extreme summer can be harsh on fast chargers and EVs. Here's how you can minimize the impact and reduce range loss.
This past winter, deep freeze conditions left Teslas stranded and Superchargers out of order in the suburbs of Chicago. Some media reports were exaggerated, saying charging stations had turned into “car graveyards.” They called depleted EVs “dead robots,” showing how a bad winter can get in the way of charging. It turns out that extreme summer heat can also be detrimental for EVs without appropriate measures.
Batteries are stress-tested to withstand sustained heat. So, sure, they can tolerate frequent charging DC fast sessions in the summer. But ChargePoint recommends avoiding extremes, like relying solely on DC fast chargers. Fast charging in high heat can lead to slower charging speeds due to 'thermal throttling,' wherein the BMS limits the flow of current into the battery pack to maintain safe temperatures.
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