Battery Tips
If you’ve ever noticed your electric vehicle’s range dropping like a rock when temperatures plummet, you’re not imagining things. Winter range loss is one of the most common complaints among EV owners, and it’s a topic that generates plenty of questions for everyone...
Electric vehicle batteries operate within a specific temperature range to provide the best performance, efficiency, and range. Battery preconditioning is the process of bringing the battery pack to an ideal operating temperature before use, and it’s become a...
Electric vehicles roll into service departments for all sorts of reasons including software glitches, dead 12-volt batteries, collision repairs, and high-voltage concerns. But before any of that work begins, many EVs take a detour to a tow operator’s flatbed. And...
Battery reconditioning can be a topic that comes up for customers with weak batteries, and even some shops looking to extend battery life. The idea is simple: use charging cycles to revive an aging 12-volt battery instead of replacing it. On the surface, it sounds...
Start-stop technology was introduced as a fuel-saving feature and quickly became standard on many modern vehicles. While it brings benefits like improved fuel economy and reduced emissions, it also places unique demands on the 12-volt battery system. Service...