Iron phosphate battery in cold climate

[AKgrampy]

I park in garage (not heated though); will put L2 charger. Even 50% loss is fine (100km daily range; so as long as i can drive 100km, i'm fine).

Curious, the lack of cabin heat - could it cause some sort of mist inside or something that will limit visibility while driving?

Thanks

I live in Fairbanks Alaska and have a 22 GT. I have driven down to - 35F and been OK but do not expect a warm cabin! My model has the smaller heater so with the slighter bigger one there will be improved performance. I get some fogging but It is manageable. Just pre- heat your cabin before you drive and you should be good.

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[Earplug]

New Mach-E LFP Battery Specs Revealed | MachEforum - Ford Mustang Mach-E News, Owners, Discussions, Community

 

[Teslaeata]

Thanks for the link. Also the Mach E I am looking at is 2023 year (brand new) which was sitting on dealer's lot for more than a year. I doubt it was charged during extreme low temperature periods, and like said it this blog " Extreme cold can lead to irreversible damage to battery components and a heightened risk of thermal runaway". Not sure if the battery as good as new.

A year old? Never used? So never charged? In the cold? Walk away is my advice.

 

[Mach-Lee]

Thanks for the link. Also the Mach E I am looking at is 2023 year (brand new) which was sitting on dealer's lot for more than a year. I doubt it was charged during extreme low temperature periods, and like said it this blog " Extreme cold can lead to irreversible damage to battery components and a heightened risk of thermal runaway". Not sure if the battery as good as new.

If it's been there for more than a year, it might be an early 2023 which does not have the LFP pack. So I would double check the window sticker or VIN.

 

[MME2000]

I think you should be able to tell by the sticker, or the date of manufacture. The first half of 2023, the standard range battery was the NMC like the extended range.

The old NCM version is 68KWh, the new LFP is 72 KWh, its right on the window sticker

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