The Chevrolet Silverado EV handled the cold best in the CAA EV Winter Test, driving 14% less than its official range (456 km). The Kia EV9 and Volkswagen ID.4 lost 20% each, and the Honda Prologue lost 24%. The test ran at -7 to -15 degrees Celsius in Canada.
-37% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)
A low-priced SUV with available AWD
Pick by what you want
Smallest winter loss
2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Best three-row SUV
Kia EV9
Best sedan
Tesla Model 3
Best with a heat pump option
2026 Kia Niro EV
Lowest price
Chevrolet Equinox EV
The ranking
1
2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Answrs VerdictLost the least range of any EV on sale.
Winter range loss: -14% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)Winter test distance: 456 km driven on one charge against an official 724 kmCAA rank: Number 1 of 13 for longest winter rangeStarting MSRP: Chevrolet lists the 2027 Silverado EV from $61,900Towing: Up to 12,500 lbs. of max available towing
The Chevrolet Silverado EV drove 456 km in CAA’s winter test against an official 724 km, a 14% loss, the best result of 13 EVs. CAA adjusted its figure because the truck started at 73% state of charge. Chevrolet lists the 2027 Silverado EV from $61,900.
Go ifThe best cold-weather result in the test, and the only pickup on this list
Skip ifYou want a lower price than $61,900
Why #1 over #2: Its 14% loss is smaller than the EV9’s 20%.
2
Kia EV9
Answrs VerdictThe best three-row SUV in the cold.
Winter range loss: -20% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)Winter test distance: 349 km driven on one charge against an official 435 kmCAA rank: Number 4 of 13 for longest winter rangeStarting MSRP: Kia lists the 2026 EV9 from $54,900 for the Light RWD; the price excludes destination and handlingHeat pump: Kia lists an available heat pump that can help preserve electric range, and a Cold Climate Range Preserving Heat Pump on the Wind AWD trim
The Kia EV9 drove 349 km against an official 435 km, a 20% loss, fourth-longest in the test. Kia lists a Cold Climate Range Preserving Heat Pump on the Wind AWD trim, and the 2026 EV9 starts at $54,900.
Go ifA three-row SUV that lost 20% in the cold
Skip ifYou want the entry Light RWD, which is rear-wheel drive
Why #2 over #3: It beat the ID.4 on distance driven, 349 km to 338 km, with the same 20% loss.
3
Volkswagen ID.4
Answrs VerdictTies the EV9 on loss, but drove fewer kilometers.
Winter range loss: -20% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)Winter test distance: 338 km driven on one charge against an official 423 kmCAA rank: Number 5 of 13 for longest winter rangeStarting MSRP: Volkswagen lists the 2026 ID.4 from $45,095AWD: ID.4 AWD Pro, AWD Pro S and AWD Pro S Plus trims are listed
The Volkswagen ID.4 drove 338 km against an official 423 km, also a 20% loss. Volkswagen lists the 2026 ID.4 from $45,095, with AWD Pro, AWD Pro S and AWD Pro S Plus trims.
Go ifA compact SUV with an all-wheel-drive option and a 20% winter loss
Skip ifYou want the cheapest EV on this list
Why #3 over #4: Its 20% loss is smaller than the Prologue’s 24%.
4
Honda Prologue
Answrs VerdictSmaller loss than the Model 3, but less range.
Winter range loss: -24% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)Winter test distance: 334 km driven on one charge against an official 439 kmCAA rank: Number 8 of 13 for longest winter rangeStarting MSRP: Honda lists the 2026 Prologue from $39,900AWD: Honda lists dual-motor AWD on the Prologue; the 2026 Prologue EX lists a 308-mile EPA range rating
The Honda Prologue drove 334 km against an official 439 km, a 24% loss. Honda lists the 2026 Prologue from $39,900, with dual-motor AWD available.
Go ifA mainstream SUV that lost 24% of its official range
Skip ifYou want the longest winter range, not the smallest loss
Why #4 over #5: Its 24% loss is smaller than the Model 3’s 30%.
5
Tesla Model 3
Answrs VerdictMore winter range than any EV here except the Silverado.
Winter range loss: -30% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)Winter test distance: 410 km driven on one charge against an official 584 kmCAA rank: Number 2 of 13 for longest winter rangeStarting MSRP: Tesla lists the Model 3 from $36,990
The Tesla Model 3 drove 410 km against an official 584 km, a 30% loss, but its 410 km was the second-longest distance in the test. Tesla lists the Model 3 from $36,990.
Go ifThe second-longest winter range in the test: 410 km
Skip ifYou want the smallest percentage loss
Why #5 over #6: It went farther, 410 km, than the Niro EV’s 285 km with the same 30% loss.
6
2026 Kia Niro EV
Answrs VerdictLost the same 30% as the Model 3, with less range.
Winter range loss: -30% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)Winter test distance: 285 km driven on one charge against an official 407 kmCAA rank: Number 10 of 13 for longest winter rangeStarting MSRP: Kia lists the 2026 Niro EV from $39,700; the price excludes destination and handlingHeat pump: Kia lists an available heat pump to help preserve range in cold climates
The Kia Niro EV drove 285 km against an official 407 km, a 30% loss. Kia lists the 2026 Niro EV from $39,700 and an available heat pump to help preserve range in cold climates.
Go ifA small SUV with an available heat pump
Skip ifYou want a heat pump included as standard
Why #6 over #7: Its 30% loss is smaller than the Mach-E’s 31%.
7
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Answrs VerdictSolid, but behind the top six.
Winter range loss: -31% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)Winter test distance: 334 km driven on one charge against an official 483 kmCAA rank: Number 7 of 13 for longest winter rangeStarting MSRP: Ford lists the 2026 Mach-E Select from $38,290, excluding destination and deliveryFord range estimate: Ford lists 300-mile EPA-est. range for the Select
The Ford Mustang Mach-E drove 334 km against an official 483 km, a 31% loss. Ford lists the 2026 Mach-E Select from $38,290, excluding destination and delivery, with 300-mile EPA-est. range.
Go ifA sporty SUV that lost 31% of its official winter range
Skip ifYou want the smallest loss
Why #7 over #8: Its 31% loss is smaller than the Equinox EV’s 34%.
8
Chevrolet Equinox EV
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest pick, with a larger winter loss.
Winter range loss: -34% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)Winter test distance: 337 km driven on one charge against an official 513 kmCAA rank: Number 6 of 13 for longest winter rangeStarting MSRP: Chevrolet lists the 2027 Equinox EV from $34,995Chevrolet range estimate: EPA-estimated 319 miles on FWD models and 307 miles on available AWD models
The Chevrolet Equinox EV drove 337 km against an official 513 km, a 34% loss. Chevrolet lists the 2027 Equinox EV from $34,995, with an EPA-estimated 319 miles on FWD models.
Go ifThe cheapest EV on this list: from $34,995
Skip ifYou want the smallest percentage loss
Why #8 over #9: Its 34% loss is smaller than the Ioniq 5’s 36%.
9
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Answrs VerdictA 36% loss and the second-shortest winter range tested.
Winter range loss: -36% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)Winter test distance: 262 km driven on one charge against an official 410 kmCAA rank: Number 11 of 13 for longest winter rangeStarting MSRP: Hyundai lists the 2027 Ioniq 5 from $35,250; the price excludes freight
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 drove 262 km against an official 410 km, a 36% loss. Hyundai lists the 2027 Ioniq 5 from $35,250, excluding freight.
Go ifA well-known electric SUV, but it lost 36% in the test
Skip ifWinter range is your top priority
Why #9 over #10: Its 36% loss is smaller than the bZ4X’s 37%.
10
Toyota bZ
Answrs VerdictThe largest winter loss of the ten.
Winter range loss: -37% against the official NRCan range (CAA winter test)Winter test distance: 255 km driven on one charge against an official 406 kmCAA rank: Number 12 of 13 for longest winter rangeStarting MSRP: Toyota lists the 2027 bZ from $34,980AWD: Available all-wheel drive with X-MODE; CAA tested the earlier bZ4X name
The Toyota bZ4X drove 255 km against an official 406 km, a 37% loss. Toyota now sells the model as the bZ and lists the 2027 bZ from $34,980, with available AWD and X-MODE.
Go ifA low-priced SUV with available AWD
Skip ifYou live where winter range matters most
How we ranked these
We ranked the EVs by one published cold-weather test: the CAA EV Winter Test, which drove 13 EVs until the battery ran out at -7 to -15 degrees Celsius and compared the distance with the official Natural Resources Canada range. The smaller the percentage loss, the higher the rank; ties go to the longer distance driven. This is a Canadian test of earlier model years, not a US test. We kept only models that their US makers list for 2026 or 2027, so the Polestar 2 (Polestar’s US site lists only pre-owned Polestar 2 cars) and two other tested models that we could not confirm as 2026 or 2027 US listings are left out. Prices are each maker’s own US starting MSRP. For range without a cold test see our Top 10 Long-Range EVs at /cars/best-long-range-evs-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
Which EV loses the least range in cold weather?
In the CAA winter test, the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Polestar 2 each drove 14% less than their official range, the smallest loss of 13 EVs. CAA adjusted the Silverado figure because it started at 73% state of charge. The Polestar 2 is not on this list because Polestar’s US site shows only pre-owned Polestar 2 cars.
How much range do EVs lose in the cold?
In CAA’s test at -7 to -15 degrees Celsius, the 13 EVs drove 14% to 39% less than their official range.
Which EV drove the farthest in the CAA winter test?
The Chevrolet Silverado EV drove 456 km, ahead of the Tesla Model 3 at 410 km and the Polestar 2 at 384 km.
Is this test from the United States?
No. CAA ran it on the road from Ottawa to Mont Tremblant and compared each EV with the official Natural Resources Canada range, so the kilometers are Canadian figures. We list only models that US makers show for 2026 or 2027.
Range lost in the CAA winter test (% below official range) at a glance
2027 Chevrolet Silverado EV14 %
Kia EV920 %
Volkswagen ID.420 %
Honda Prologue24 %
Tesla Model 330 %
2026 Kia Niro EV30 %
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E31 %
Chevrolet Equinox EV34 %
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 536 %
Toyota bZ37 %
Range lost in the CAA winter test (% below official range), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
