[NewToElectric]

I mean driving tips specifically related to the car, not snow driving tips. I’m used to driving around on wintry roads, but am new to both automatic and EV cars (other than the test drives).

From what I’ve read, eco mode is a good place to start to dampen down the acceleration of the sports mode and to prevent wheel spin. I’m looking forward to engine regeneration to help with the breaking (I assume it’s like using engine breaking).

Is there anything else that could be useful to know. The roads are kept pretty decent, with snow ploughs working hard, but I have one short steep hill (with a bend halfway up 🤦‍♀️) between my garage and the cleared main road, and I have to say it’s going to be nerve wracking the first time. We all normally do an aeroplane style back up and acceleration up the hill. I’m not sure how the kona will react compared to my diesel engined car!

 

[NewToElectric]

Thank you. Good advice already. I’m English in Norway and, while I do have experience in the snow, I don’t have EV experience. Very good to know about ABS/ not backing up.

 

[NewToElectric]

Ps winter and summer tyres are required by law and very much recommended (even in the UK). It’s not always about the snow, but about the way the rubber behaves at low temperatures.

 

[NewToElectric]

Thank you for your replies. I’m going to go back and read properly. I’m a relatively confident winter driver, but would rather have go to know my EV before tackling unpredictable roads! There are no awful steep hills where I live - otherwise I’d have studs. It’s just the few gradual long inclined or short and steep (the worst being at home).