Drivers in WA Notice Extreme Heat Affects Electric Vehicles, too

Washington had over 152,000 people that owned an electric vehicle last year according to government data from the U.S. Department of Energy, which means thousands more Washington drivers need to know how to protect their EVs during the expected heatwave in the summer 2025.

We know that some electric cars take a beating in extremely cold temps, as we saw this past winter. Now that summer is here, should electric vehicle owners living where it gets extremely hot in Washington be concerned? Yes! I've got some tips below to help keep you (and your electric car) cool.

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Washington Is One of the Most Affordable States to Buy an EV

California is ahead of the curve with the largest amount of EV owners in America, but did you know that Washington State rounds up the top five states? Florida, Texas, and New Jersey are the others.)

Recurrent.com even has Washington is listed amongst the most affordable states where you can buy an electric vehicle for under $25,000.

The Surprising Truth About Electric Cars in Extreme Weather You Must Know

Whether you're planning on sticking around Washington or heading to one of the hot states this summer, there are a few things Car and Driver says you should keep an eye on.

The main thing to remember is that if the temperature outside is over 90 degrees, your EV might not drive as far as it normally would. That's because all that heat outside means your battery has to work even harder to stay cool on the inside (and why some people prefer to get a hybrid car as opposed to an all-electric).

Park in the shade, use parking garages when you can, keep your car's battery charged up, and check your tire pressure to make sure it's not overinflated, especially when temperatures get upwards of 100 degrees!

Most Popular Electric Vehicles of 2025

Tesla is not the only popular EV brand out there. I've seen quite a few Subaru and Toyota hybrids. The one that makes my heart race is the Rivian R1S Dual in Forest Green--that is my dream car!

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Find a list of local electric vehicles for sale in Washington.

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LOOK: The most extreme temperatures in the history of every state

Stacker consulted 2021 data from the NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) to illustrate the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state. Each slide also reveals the all-time highest 24-hour precipitation record and all-time highest 24-hour snowfall.

Keep reading to find out individual state records in alphabetical order.

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