Some timely advice for the less-mature drivers

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I have a question for those EV drivers. Does the high torque at zero RPM make the EV difficult to get moving on an icy street?

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I’ll wait for JT Sanders and other EV owners to provide a full answer, but I can tell you that with my PHEV–which is driven as an EV 90% of the time–I have never experienced a loss of traction. But, I do drive it in “Eco” mode most of the time, which reduces throttle response. And–of course–it has traction control and stability control, plus my Michelin Cross-Country 2 tires are excellent in winter conditions.

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The car can stop a wheel from turning as easily as it can start it. Just because all the torque is available doesn’t mean the car applies it. ABS and Traction Control are required on all modern cars, not just EV’s.

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I have a HEV with eCVT, traction control and AWD. It is probably the most sure footed vehicle I have ever had even on all season tires.

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I don’t have problems on slick roads. Then again, we haven’t had much snow/ice since I started driving the 2/28/2023. I have no reason to drive now while we experience snow/sleet and freezing rain.

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