Towing and Recovery

Towing some electric vehicles without proper and lengthy preparation work to disengage the electric motor could cause grave damage. Troubles connected to towing EVs by traffic enforcement and untrained tow truck drivers will certainly multiply as sales of these vehicles, increase in the next few years. While electric cars cost less to maintain, towing could be a problem. Maybe not quite as alarming as you thought, but don’t underestimate this issue. If you often find yourself parking illegally or on the side of the road, be aware that if they tow you and if not aware of the precaution. It could cost you a lot of money. So if you are in the market for an EV, make sure you do your research first. If you are already a lucky owner, watch where you park (or don’t park) and be aware of the instructions when towing your vehicle correctly. In general, towing and electric cars are an unhappy combination and we recommend to use a flat bed when towing your vehicle. We train on these issues and awareness of high voltage and more when towing a Hybrid & EV vehicle…