Electric Vehicle Owners Face โSteep Repair Bills โคFrom Improper lifting
OSLO, Norway – Electric vehicle (EV) owners are being warned of potentially crippling repair costs – up to โฌ50,000 (approximately $54,000 USD) – resulting from damageโ to battery packsโ during routine tire โฃchanges. Norwegianโ automotive experts are highlighting the critical need for caution when lifting โEVs, emphasizing that incorrect jack or lift placement can inflict significant and expensiveโ damage to theโฃ vehicle’s undercarriage โand, crucially,โค the high-voltage battery.
The vulnerability stems from the placement of EV โฃbattery packs, often integrated into the vehicle’s โfloor. Unlike internal combustion engine โขvehicles, evs lack a traditional chassis offering protection โduring lifting. Improper positioning of a jack or lift can directly impact the battery casing, leading to costly repairsโ not typically covered โunderโค standard warranties. This posesโ a significant financial riskโ for EV owners, particularly those with second-hand โขvehicles where repair bills could โคexceed the car’s value.
Experts advise owners to โensure โrepairs are conducted by mechanics specifically trained in EV maintainance โand aware of these sensitivities.The financial consequences of a mistake can beโ substantial, with repair costs ranging from โฌ25,000 to โฌ50,000 depending on the vehicle model. Beyond โthe immediate repair expense, owners face the risk of being stranded with a damaged battery in hazardous conditions, such as cold weather โคand low visibility, further compounding theโค danger and potential cost. Insurance coverage for โsuch damage is not guaranteed and often relies onโข the repair facility possessing adequate professional liability insurance or specific provisions within theโฃ owner’s vehicle policy.
