MADISON, WISCONSIN (February 7, 2019) — As freezing temperatures plague much of the country, electric vehicle owners may experience a decrease in driving range, compounded by the use of the vehicle’s interior climate control. New research from The American Automobile Association (AAA) reveals that when the mercury dips to 20°F and the HVAC system is used to heat the inside of the vehicle, the average driving-range is decreased by 41 percent.