EVs vs Petrol Cars in a Heatwave — Which One Handles Extreme Heat Better?

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Range, charging, cooling, and maintenance decide which powertrain handles heat best.

At 35°C, the Laboratory Result Was a Draw

EV Range Loss Is More Visible to the Driver

Petrol Economy Can Fall by More Than 25%

EV Battery Cooling Works Automatically

Petrol Cars Face a Different Overheating Risk

Fast Charging Can Slow in Extreme Heat

Long-Term Heat Is Tougher on EV Battery Health

Petrol Keeps the Easier Long-Distance Refuelling Edge

EVs Perform Surprisingly Well While Stationary

Maintenance Decides the Real Heatwave Winner

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Extreme heat affects every vehicle, but it does not attack every powertrain in the same way. The most visible weakness is not necessarily the one most likely to leave a driver stranded.

Range, cooling, charging and long-term wear all produce different winners. The comparison becomes clearer when short-term performance is separated from mechanical reliability and battery ageing.

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