How to Prepare New Cars for Winter

2026,03,30

I. The Impact of Low Temperatures on Range

New Cars typically use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or ternary lithium batteries as energy storage devices. Charging and discharging are chemical reactions; at lower temperatures, these reactions slow down, affecting the charging and discharging speed.

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LFP batteries have slightly poorer low-temperature performance, significantly impacting range reduction. Maintaining a suitable battery temperature ensures sufficient charging and discharging power while saving energy and extending battery life.

II. The Impact of Heat Sources on Range

Defrosting, another function related to heating, also consumes some power. Clear visibility of windows directly affects driving safety.

Defrosting typically relies on heating wires to heat the glass or the heater, which consumes power and further reduces range.

III. Timely Charging to Avoid Over-Discharge

Charge your vehicle promptly after each day's use. At this time, the battery temperature is relatively high, ensuring high-power charging and providing backup for the next day's journey.

New Cars should avoid prolonged periods of inactivity. The battery's self-discharge characteristics can lead to over-discharge, affecting battery life.

IV. The Impact of Tire Pressure on Driving Range

Due to the principle of thermal expansion and contraction of air, tire pressure decreases as the temperature drops, increasing the tire's contact area with the ground. This increased resistance consumes more power, leading to a reduction in driving range.

Whether it's a gasoline car or an NIO New Cars, insufficient tire pressure causes excessive resistance, affecting safety and further reducing driving range. Check tire pressure regularly and top up to the manufacturer's recommended value if necessary.

V. Antifreeze and Windshield Washer Fluid

If the freezing point of windshield washer fluid is higher than the ambient temperature in winter, it will freeze and expand, failing to clean the windshield and affecting safety. It may also damage the washer fluid tank, pump, and pipes.

Water's freezing point is 0°C. When the ambient temperature is below freezing, water will freeze and expand. Using windshield washer fluid with an appropriate freezing point can avoid these problems, ensuring driving safety and preventing vehicle damage. For example, in northern regions, use antifreeze windshield washer fluid with a freezing point of -30°C.

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