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Does an electric car need a mechanic or an electrician?
I just purchased a brand new electric car, but what happens when I need to have it fixed. Do I take my EV to a mechanic or an electrician?
Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
What a great question. When it’s time to have some work done on your EV, don’t take it to a mechanic or an electrician, you’ll need to take it to an electric car technician.
Unfortunately, this isn’t a job for the grease monkeys. Your
electric car
uses an entirely different system to generate power. So you’ll need someone who can handle its electricity-powered motor. But, an electrician isn’t going to be able to help you much either. Fixing an electric car requires a whole other skillset.
Electric vehicle technicians aren’t as prominent as mechanics, so you might need to do some research in your area. Until then, feel free to take your car to the dealership, where they should have a skilled professional ready to service your vehicle.
EV technician skills:
- Knowledge of EV parts
- Understanding how to replace batteries
- Ability to identify cables
- Ability to disable power sources
- Best safety practices
- How to avoid hazards
- Knowledge of voltage systems
In the meantime, you should make sure that you’re protected from any unexpected event by tightening up your car insurance policy.
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