Does an Electric Engine Work in Cold Weather?

By Product Expert | Posted in Ford Information, Technology on Friday, September 6th, 2019 at 8:46 am
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Technology is always advancing. Every year things seem to get smarter, faster, and even more incredible. Cars are full of technology features that get more advanced each and every year. Things need to be constantly improving to keep up in this technological race. If it’s not bigger and better than last year, then why bother?

Improvements to the safety features, radio, and aesthetics of a car are expected with every new model year. You can also expect to see newer engines each year. Many companies are pushing towards electric engines, but with any new technology comes a lot of questions.

How Well Do Electrical Engines Work?

There are a lot of people looking to save money and lower their emissions. Electric engines are a great way to address both of those concerns. These engines are fairly new, though, so people have a lot of questions about them. How do they perform? Are they capable enough? Can they handle the snow and cold? It’s important to know they will work before you take the time to invest in them.

Of course, an electric engine can perform just as well in adverse conditions. Ford recently demonstrated that an all-electric F-150 could tow more than one million pounds. These engines are just as capable as any gas-powered engine on the market. Even cold weather isn’t enough to slow down an electric-powered engine. The only thing separating electric engines from gas engines is the way they are powered.


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Electric Vehicles in Pine River, MN

There are more and more electric vehicles being made and tested at Ford every day. If you have any questions about them, then stop by Kimber Creek Ford and talk with our sales staff who would love to help however they can. You can also give us a call if you have any questions and we’ll be happy to help.

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