Do electric cars lose range in cold temperatures?

Do electric cars lose range in cold temperatures?
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All electric cars experience some degree of range loss in cold weather. For EV owners in colder winter climates, like northern portions of the United States, daily driving and charging behaviors must be adjusted in these months.

Yes, some EVs can lose up to 35% of their range in freezing conditions, but each model performs differently

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Cold temperatures can affect electric vehicles and steal some of their range. The amount of range lost depends on many factors such as the car itself, its potential range in normal weather, and whether the heat is on or not. AAA’s “Cold Weather Can Cut Electric Car Range by Over 40%”,.