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ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) OVERVIEW
Charging Best Practices
Effect of Temperature
The Lynx Adventure Electric snowmobile is designed
to thrive in cold environments. For instance, the bat-
tery is protected by insulation foam to assist with
operation during cold weather. However, there are
extremes of temperature to keep in mind. For optimal
battery life and long-term performance, whenever
possible, avoid exposing the vehicle to ambient tem-
peratures above 40° C (104° F) or below -30° C
(-22° F) for extended periods.
Charging in extreme temperatures can limit the rate
of charge the high-voltage battery receives. When
the battery pack has an internal temperature outside
of the appropriate range, the Battery Management
System (BMS) intervenes and requires the on-board
heater to bring the temperature to the appropriate
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level. For this to occur, the vehicle must be plugged
in with an EVSE to a proper outlet. Charging will
resume once the temperature has returned to an
appropriate range.
Driving in extreme temperatures can also affect the
overall performance and autonomy of the vehicle.
High–Voltage Battery State of Charge
The vehicle operates best when charged regularly.
The high-voltage battery does not need to be fully
depleted before charging again. Rather than waiting
until the battery charge is low to recharge, take
advantage of every opportunity to charge when the
vehicle is not in use.
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