Thoughts from the Driver’s Seat with Mike Nelson

Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

A few weeks ago, Jalopnik published an article entitled “Video Shows Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Absolutely Cannot Handle Snow.” The article links to video from a Detroit-based driver attempting to operate his Tesla in Full Self-Driving mode through a snowstorm, quickly revealing the system’s shortcomings in navigating inclement weather.

While FSD may not be ready for all conditions, Partner Mike Nelson says that EVs actually handle extremely well in the snow. The reason for this is simple: EVs are heavy, and their weight increases traction. As a point of comparison, for example, the Ford F-150 Lightning weighs somewhere between 2,000 to 3,000 pounds more than its ICE version. 

Check out the video to hear Mike’s full take on how EVs handle in the snow, coming to you from the driver’s seat of his Model Y (which weighs in at roughly 4,400 pounds) and the snowy backroads of Pennsylvania.

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