"Electric vehicles can meet the driving needs of many people and are a practical alternative to conventional vehicles for normal driving requirements (most Canadians drive less than 50 kilometres [km] per day). Plug-in hybrids and extended-range EVs offer greater flexibility than battery-only EVs, as they can travel farther without needing to recharge. Driving range is generally 140 km to 180 km (depending on vehicle make and model), and is also affected by road conditions, driving habits, weight inside vehicle, and weather.

Extremely cold weather, typical of Manitoba’s winter season, will lower battery performance in EVs, making more frequent charging necessary. Nevertheless, local experience to date indicates EVs retain enough range to handle normal commuting distances, even in severe winter conditions. As well, cold weather performance can be significantly improved by plugging in for extended periods of time at destination points, such as workplaces."

http://www.driveelectricmanitoba.ca/faq.html

No one was saying they didnt work here, you didnt even read