A charging port fault on an EV requires treating the charging port area as a potential source of high-voltage exposure. It’s crucial to acknowledge that before any work begins, regardless whether the fault code that’s triggering the inspection looks minor or not....
Electric vehicles have changed more than just what’s under the hood. They’ve also changed how technicians determine whether a vehicle is safe to work on. Unlike an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, an EV can appear inactive while still being powered and...
Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, so many customers assume they’ll spend less time in the service bay. In reality, many EV repairs require additional safety procedures, more extensive diagnosis, and...
ADAS calibration on an electric vehicle introduces a layer of high-voltage risk that doesn't exist on a conventional vehicle, and that layer doesn't go away just because the work being done is on a camera, a radar sensor, or a windshield. The high-voltage system is...
An electric vehicle that’s been in a collision should sit for a minimum of 30 minutes before anyone on your team works on or near it. And that’s under the best-case scenario. If there’s visible damage to the battery enclosure, signs of a thermal event, or any...