{"id":14020,"date":"2024-09-09T16:21:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T20:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pluginamerica.org\/?p=14020"},"modified":"2024-09-23T16:18:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T20:18:27","slug":"myth-vs-reality-why-ev-drivers-should-be-thinking-about-wntr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pluginamerica.org\/myth-vs-reality-why-ev-drivers-should-be-thinking-about-wntr\/","title":{"rendered":"Myth vs. reality: Why EV drivers should be thinking about \u2018WNTR\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article is sponsored by\u00a0Nokian Tyres<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Electric vehicle drivers are discerning. They spend a great deal of time analyzing and discussing which EVs will give them an efficient, eco-friendly, and enjoyable driving experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

But they could be forgiven for overlooking a hidden factor that makes a huge difference in whether EV drivers can get the most out of their vehicles \u2013 their tires.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tires are essential in winter when snow and ice can turn everyday journeys into treacherous ones. Winter tire inventor Nokian Tyres analyzes four ways electric vehicles impact driving, which conveniently spells the acronym \u201cWNTR.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Weight<\/b><\/h2>\n

Myth: Weight and all-wheel drive are all it takes to make EVs safer in winter.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

An EV\u2019s weight can indeed help it gain traction when roads are slick with snow. And when all four tires have power, it can be easier to get the car moving.<\/span><\/p>\n

But there\u2019s a problem: stopping. That\u2019s when the momentum from an EV\u2019s added bulk needs some assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You may have heard the adage that four-wheel drive is NOT four-wheel stop. That\u2019s where winter tires come in. They grip slick surfaces and stay nimble in the coldest weather, partnering with all-wheel drive to make electric vehicles more secure in winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Noise<\/b><\/h2>\n

Myth: Winter tires are noisy.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Electric vehicle drivers love the quiet and comfort their cars and trucks provide. It\u2019s wasteful, then, to pair a silent vehicle with loud tires. That leaves northern drivers in a bind since winter tires\u2019 rubber compounds, tread patterns, and studs can increase road volume.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, some tire makers have taken steps to reduce road noise in the winter months. Nokian Tyres employs SilentDrive Technology in its winter products, the Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta R5 EV and Hakkapeliitta 10 EV. The global tiremaker from Finland inserts acoustic foam between the rim and the tire, reducing sound at the frequencies that are most bothersome to drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Temperature<\/b><\/h2>\n

Myth: Winter tires are only needed for snowy and icy roads.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a reason the inventor of the winter tire calls it a \u201cwinter tire\u201d and not a \u201csnow tire.\u201d Sure, winter tires are adept at carving through snow and gripping on ice. But in fact, all-season tires aren\u2019t meant to be regularly driven in temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius). All-season and summer tires harden like hockey pucks in cold temperatures and lose grip with the road. That increases stopping distance and raises the odds of calamity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winter tires are crafted for snow, ice, slush, and cold. They are engineered to stay soft in frigid conditions, making them the safest driving solution in the winter months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Range<\/b><\/h2>\n

Myth: Winter tires decrease range.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Every EV driver wants a predictable range, and many become frustrated when mileage per charge decreases in cold weather. Others are reluctant to install winter tires because they think the softer compound leads to a lower range.<\/span><\/p>\n

In actuality, winter tires\u2019 soft compounds don\u2019t necessarily harm their efficiency. The right rubber can improve range; the Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta R5 is the most energy-efficient winter tire ever made, outpacing many all-season tires in that area. Plus, as we\u2019ve already established, they\u2019re safer in cold weather.<\/span><\/p>\n

Driving safety is important all year long, but winter is crunch time. If EV drivers remember “WNTR,\u201d they\u2019re more likely to stay safe on the road in the colder months.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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