Does cold weather affect EV battery life in NJ winters?

Cold weather does reduce an EV's available range, typically by 20 to 40 percent in extreme cold. This is because lithium-ion batteries perform less efficiently at low temperatures and the cabin heating system draws significant power. NJ winters are cold but rarely extreme, so most EV owners see a moderate range reduction from November through March. Pre-conditioning the car while plugged in (warming the cabin before driving) minimizes this impact.