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Why are Teslas’ batteries dying in the cold?

Freezing temperatures across central US have cut electric vehicles’ range and left drivers facing long waits at charging stations

For nearly a week, frigid temperatures from Chicago to northern Texas have made life painful for electric-vehicle owners, with reduced driving range and hours of waiting at charging stations.

In Oak Brook, Illinois, near Chicago, on Monday, television reporters found Teslas that were running out of juice while in long lines for plugs at a Supercharger station. The temperature hit a low of -9F (-23C).

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