RWD in snow = no problems

ordel

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Just wanted to post my experience. I was able to test drive a standard range RWD Premium Mach E during a driving snowstorm last week. Roads were covered in snow, and the flurries were still coming down. I was pleasantly surprised at how planted the car felt. Excellent traction control, combined with the heavy, low battery provided a no-drama experience. I do not see the need for the AWD (unless mountains are in the picture, which could make this a different analysis). Would rather have the additional range that the RWD provides.
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Yup my CA Rt1 has had no issues driving around. Even on very snow covered roads.
 

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Good to hear! I've been too much of a coward to take my baby out over the last 2 days of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
 

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Good to hear! I've been too much of a coward to take my baby out over the last 2 days of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
I took ours to our RV storage lot to "hug the camper" as the family likes to call it. The lot was entirely snow covered but plowed.

I had a little fun and turned off traction control....weeeee LOL. Even with it off the car drove fine until I really hit it.
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