Electric cars have a bright future ahead of them. In winter, in particular, they display better handling than the others.
In 2024, the electric car (EV) market continues to grow rapidly, driven by encouraging public policies and increased demand for solutions. sustainable mobility. In winter, their handling remains simply incomparable.
Electric cars are popular in 2024
In France, electric cars represent around 25% of sales of vehicles new. And this, thanks to increased government aid, such as the ecological bonus, and the extension of low-emission zones (ZFE) in large cities.
Models like the Renault Mégane E-Tech and the Peugeot e-208 are attractive a large public. While Tesla remains a key player.
The charging infrastructure is thus improving with the installation of more 100,000 public terminals throughout the country. New standards, such as ultra-fast charging, reduce charging time to 15-20 minutes.
This allows users to facilitate the adoption of electric cars. Local manufacturers are also investing massively in solutions durable batteries and partnerships to recycle critical materials.
Globally, China maintains its leading position with record sales. And this is thanks to local brands like BYD, NIO and Xpeng, which offer competitively priced and cutting-edge models.
In Europe, electric cars claim to be supported by strict regulations on CO2 emissions. But also generous subsidies.
High-performance models around the world
The United States is therefore also seeing a boom, accelerated by inflation Reduction Act. This incentivizes them to produce and purchase locally built electric cars.
However, challenges persist. Indeed, dependence on raw materials wants to be critical. Lithium, the management of electricity networks in the face of increasing power is a major challenge.
Balance, cost and accessibility remains a sensitive subject. But, despite this, 2024 marks a key milestone towards increased global adoption, where electric cars emerge as an essential solution for the energy transition.
Moreover, winter, often feared by drivers of electric vehicles, is known for its negative effects on autonomy. Lithium-ion batteries lose efficiency at low temperatures, while heating the cabin increases energy consumption.
However, these disadvantages mask a little-known fact. Electric cars shine with their performance on snowy or icy roads, thanks to unique technological advantages.
One of the major advantages of electric vehicles in winter lies in their precise and rapid traction control. Unlike thermal cars, electric vehicles can adjust the power delivered to each wheel up to 1000 times per second.
Better handling on electric cars in winter
Doug Koons, chief development engineer for the Chevrolet Equinox EV, points out that electric motors provide near-instantaneous torque. They eliminate the need to wait for the engine to rev up or the transmission to changes gear.
Electric vehicles benefit from an intrinsically adapted design in winter conditions. Their battery, the heaviest element, is placed in the floor of the vehicle, lowering the center of gravity and perfectly balancing the distribution of masses between the front and rear.
Conversely, thermal cars often suffer from an imbalance caused by a heavy engine placed at the front and high. This setup is reminiscent of the old-fashioned trick of putting sandbags in the trunk to improve winter grip.
One-pedal driving, characteristic of electric vehicles, provides control in slippery conditions. Regenerative braking allows deceleration power to be finely modulated without using the brake pedal, reducing the risk of wheel locking or loss of control.
In winter, regenerative braking is particularly useful progressive and reassuring. According to Jake Fisher, director of the automotive testing center, many electric vehicles tested show excellent snow performance, especially all-wheel drive models.
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