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Buying an EV? Don't Waste Your Money on That Sporty AWD Model (www.gearpatrol.com)
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Thoughts? I live in a wintery biome so having awd gives me a bit of peace of mind

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I will say my FWD EV isn't as good in snow as my old AWD/4×4 Jeep, or even my old Ford Taurus. I do notice the extra weight in snow, and the centre of gravity is closer to the battery pack, not the "engine", at least middle not front. I think a RWD EV might be a little better.

Still, just drive to the conditions. I'm not going to cross the Coquihalla or the Malahat in winter conditions either.