{"id":18266,"date":"2025-07-14T12:30:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T16:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/?p=18266"},"modified":"2026-05-27T06:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:57:33","slug":"how-much-does-using-your-air-con-affect-ev-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/resources\/how-much-does-using-your-air-con-affect-ev-range\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does using your AirCon Affect EV Range?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> &lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minute<\/span><\/span> \n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class='resource-header-container' style='position:relative;'>\n\t\t<div class=''><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n        <div id='blog-title'><h1>How much does using your AirCon Affect EV Range?<\/h1><\/div>\n            <img src='https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_368204009-scaled.jpeg' alt='' id='blog-header-image' style='width:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position: center;'>                            \n\t\t\t<aside style='max-width:298px;margin-top:62px;' id='mobile-info'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='blog-info-box'><p class='aside-header'>Posted<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class='aside-info'>July 14, 2025<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='blog-info-box'><p class='aside-header'>Type<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class='aside-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\tBlog\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='blog-info-box' id='social-icons'><p class='aside-header'>Share<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/resources\/how-much-does-using-your-air-con-affect-ev-range\/\" id=\"footer-mobile-facebook-link\" title=\"Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" class='aside-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-content\/themes\/holman\/assets\/images\/facebook-share.png\" alt=\"Facebook\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> <!-- .item -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/resources\/how-much-does-using-your-air-con-affect-ev-range\/\" id=\"footer-mobile-linked-link\" title=\"linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" class='aside-info'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uk.holman.com\/uk\/wp-content\/themes\/holman\/assets\/images\/linkedin-share.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> <!-- .item -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:?subject=How much does using your AirCon Affect EV Range?&#038;body=I wanted to share this content from Holman! 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Understanding how and why this happens can help you drive your EV more efficiently to maximise range all year round.<\/p>\n<h2>AirCon vs. Heating<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with some good news: cooling your EV typically uses\u00a0<i>less<\/i>\u00a0energy than heating it. This comes down to temperature difference. If it\u2019s 32\u00b0C outside and you\u2019re aiming for 21\u00b0C inside, that\u2019s an 11\u00b0C drop. But in winter, heating from 0\u00b0C to 21\u00b0C means a 21\u00b0C increase &#8211; nearly double the energy requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike petrol or diesel cars that produce waste heat from the engine, EVs don&#8217;t have excess heat to repurpose or fight against. So, both heating and cooling require direct power from the battery, but heating demands more \u2013 a key reason EV range tends to drop more in cold weather than in summer.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Range Does A\/C Really Use?<\/h2>\n<p>Every system inside an EV requires battery energy, from using wipers to heated seats. But the\u00a0biggest drain\u00a0other than actually driving is using aircon or heating. The battery pack itself also needs cooling in hot weather, using up more power.<\/p>\n<p>While most drivers won\u2019t notice a huge drop, air conditioning\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.recurrentauto.com\/research\/what-a-c-does-to-your-range\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>can reduce range by<\/b>\u00a0<b>5% to 17%,<\/b><\/a>\u00a0depending on the outside temperature, vehicle model, and driving conditions. To put it in perspective: If your air con system draws 3\u20134kW, you would only lose about 7 miles of range per hour while it\u2019s running.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips to Maximise EV Range in Hot Weather:<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>1. Precondition While Plugged In<\/h3>\n<p>If you cool your interior while it\u2019s charging, it will use\u00a0power from the grid instead of your vehicle\u2019s battery. Most EVs let you schedule this via an app.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Avoid Low Battery in the Heat (and cold!)<\/h3>\n<p>Your EV uses energy to maintain optimal temperature for its high-voltage battery, for cooling in high temperatures and heating in cold conditions. Try to keep the charge above 50% or plug in and set a charging limit of 80%.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Use Eco Modes<\/h3>\n<p>Some vehicles have eco modes (such as the Vivaro-E) that save energy by reducing the compressor load \u2013 which in turn reduces fan speed and power of climate control systems. While these features do help conserve energy, the actual impact on range tends to be minimal, so sometimes prioritising comfort is okay over a few extra miles!<\/p>\n<h3>4. Park in the Shade<\/h3>\n<p>Sounds obvious, but reducing the interior temperature before you start driving means less work for the A\/C.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, don\u2019t be alarmed if you notice a small puddle of water under your EV after using the air conditioning &#8211; especially when parked or idling &#8211; it\u2019s probably just the condensation draining from the A\/C system!<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Air conditioning does use some battery power, but with a few smart habits, you can stay cool without sacrificing too many miles. And since EVs don\u2019t produce tailpipe emissions, so you can stay comfortable without the environmental impact! Plus, the technology is continuing to advance with newer models becoming even more efficient, so we can expect them to be better at handling climate control in the future too.<\/p>\n<p>Discover\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.holman.com\/uk\/resources\/?topic=electric-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more tips and info<\/a>, and explore how\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.holman.com\/uk\/electric-vehicles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holman\u2019s EV solutions<\/a>\u00a0can help you get the most out of your EV investment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<style>\n\tsection{margin:0;}\n\tp img{display:block !important;}\nsection.resource-wysiwyg{margin:20px 0 0;padding:0;}\nsection.resource-wysiwyg:first-of-type {margin:35px 0 0;padding:0;}\n.resource-wysiwyg p{margin-bottom:16px;}\n.resource-wysiwyg h3{margin-bottom:16px;color:#003057;font-weight:500;}\n.resource-wysiwyg p:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0px;}\n.resource-wysiwyg p img{display:block !important;}\n.resource-wysiwyg img{padding:16px 24px;max-width:40%;display:block;}\n.resource-wysiwyg img.alignright{float:right;padding-right:0px;}\n.resource-wysiwyg img.alignleft{float:left;padding-left:0px;}\n#form-container-gated #ebook-form h2, #form-container-gated #ebook-form h3, #form-container-gated #ebook-form h4{margin-top:0px;}\n@media(max-width:600px){section.resource-wysiwyg:first-of-type{margin:16px 0 0;}.resource-wysiwyg img{max-width:50%;height:auto;padding:8px 12px;}}\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> &lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minute<\/span><\/span>Maximize your EV&#8217;s range even in high temperatures! 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