Battery Tips
Let’s address one thing right off the hop: just because EVs don’t need oil changes doesn’t mean they don’t need service. In fact, when it comes to preventative maintenance, EVs present new opportunities for shops that know where to look. As more customers roll in with...
Electric vehicles are becoming more common in service bays, trade-in lanes, and used car inventories. With that comes a wave of new questions, and when a customer complains of lost range or when a used EV arrives with a battery past its prime, is there something that...
When most people think about battery problems, they picture a cold winter morning. But in reality, it’s the summer heat that silently does the most damage. High temperatures accelerate internal battery degradation, shorten lifespan, and increase the risk of failure,...
Not all batteries are created equal. When a vehicle rolls into your service bay, understanding the right battery for the job is crucial. A customer with a marine vessel, an RV, or a traditional passenger vehicle needs the right power source to meet their specific...
Highways are filling up with more EVs, charging networks are expanding, and manufacturers are pushing the limits of what battery technology can achieve. At the heart of this movement is lithium-ion, the battery technology that continues to lead the way. Despite...