Tesla Charging Stations Filled with Powerless EVs in Chicago

Описание: In Evergreen Park, Illinois, Tesla owners experienced significant challenges due to the extreme cold affecting their vehicles' battery life. At a charging station in The Evergreen Marketplace, numerous Teslas were found immobile and misaligned in the parking lot, their batteries drained by the sub-zero temperatures. Drivers reported that some charging stations were not functioning, and those that were operational took much longer than usual to charge.

For instance, Tesla driver Brandon Welbourne spent over five hours at the station, yet his car remained uncharged, a process that typically takes 45 minutes. He observed at least ten cars being towed away. Tesla advises its owners to maintain a charge level above 20 percent in such cold conditions and acknowledges that energy consumption increases in cold weather as more energy is used to heat the battery and cabin. The company has made updates to enhance the driving experience in freezing temperatures, including improved thermal performance and quicker Supercharging.