Protecting Your EV Battery in Cold Weather

At Scott Chevrolet, we know that a Pennsylvania winter doesn’t pull any punches. Cold weather affects all types of vehicles, from gasoline cars to hybrids, but electric cars like the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV require particular attention because of their high-capacity batteries. Take these precautions to keep your EV running at the top of its game all winter long.

Protect Your Charger

You should park your EV in a covered location like a garage if you can. However, if you have to park outside, you’ll want to protect both your battery and your charging cable. These cables are designed to be waterproof, but they can be damaged by snow, ice, or sleet, so consider investing in a charger cover to avoid damage.

Precondition Your Cabin

When it’s cold outside, your EV will need a little time to warm up, just like a traditional engine. To avoid draining the battery, you can use the cabin preconditioning functionality of the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV, which lets you warm your car up with power from the charging cable. If you leave your car to charge overnight, you can use this feature in the morning to warm up your cabin and still enjoy a full charge.

Storing Your Car

If you’re going to be leaving your 2025 Chevy Equinox EV in a garage for a while this winter, protect your battery in advance. Set the charging limit to 50 percent and leave your car plugged in. This should keep both your high-capacity EV battery and traditional 12-volt battery charged, even if the temperature drops, but you can also add a trickle charger to make sure.

Test-Drive the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV in Allentown, PA

With an engaging drive and up to 319 miles of range, the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV is a great way to take the plunge into electric driving at Scott Chevrolet. Talk to our team about available specials and rebates for EVs, then take a test drive today.

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