A CAR dealer has told EV drivers of a "hidden" setting which can save their battery power in winter.
The motors expert took to TikTok to share a tip to maintain your battery life.
Pros at AutoTraderUK said pushing the "precondion battery" button can save power while warming up your car.
The cars expert said: "If you've got an electric car, make sure you set the timer so you can pre-condition the battery.
"Get the seats all warm so the cars are ready to go when it's cold."
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Tesla experts explain preconditioning your battery involves warming up the car while still plugged into the mains.
This means you're using an external power source rather than the vehicle’s battery to heat up the motor before getting into it.
This can save on range as the energy used to heat the car will not come from the pre-charged battery.
Most EVs can be remotely set using an app on your smartphone - so when you jump into your vehicle is nice and warm.
The genius hack can save drivers time in the morning as it can avoid de-icing your windscreen.
You can even choose which seats to heat up depending on the amount of passengers on board.
EV owners should also be aware of their driving style during icy weather conditions.
In good weather conditions EVs are very efficient, with most newer models boasting more than 200 miles in a single trip.
However, when it's colder or raining, it is a good idea to keep an eye on your driving style.
Harsh braking and heavy acceleration can drain the battery life unnecessarily.
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Another helpful tip shared by the car experts was to activate the eco setting which will automatically reduce the heat and accelerator pedal impact.
It comes as an EV expert revealed five issues drivers must check in winter.
