How do you jumpstart an EV?

How do you jumpstart an EV?

Here’s a real-world scenario: A customer brings their EV into your shop for service, and it’s been there for quite a while because the parts are on backorder. After a few weeks, you get in the vehicle to move it out of your way, and the ignition won’t turn on. It’s acting like the battery is dead, so what do you do now?

Here’s a hint: There’s a 12V battery inside that EV.

Looking for the full story? There’s a great article in our sister brand, Underhood Service, that details the entire process.

When you’re finished there, come back for a few more EV maintenance-focused articles:

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