Electric Vehicle Towing: What Equipment Is Required?
EVs usually need a flatbed or manufacturer-approved procedure, and a dead high-voltage battery is different from a dead 12-volt battery.
EVs usually need a flatbed or manufacturer-approved procedure, and a dead high-voltage battery is different from a dead 12-volt battery.
What to do right now
- Keep the vehicle powered down
- check the manual
- never touch orange high-voltage cables
- report battery damage, smoke, heat, or water exposure immediately.
Use the right equipment and method
Use approved tow mode and designated recovery points. Some EVs need skates or dollies when the wheels will not release.
What to tell the dispatcher
- Make, model, battery state, warnings, collision or underside damage, wheel position, keys, and charging location.
A clear description helps the provider choose suitable equipment before leaving and reduces avoidable delays at the pickup point.
What can change the price
- Flatbed
- skates
- difficult loading
- distance
- collision recovery
- and restricted destination access.
Ask for an itemized estimate, included mileage, accepted payment methods, and any condition that could change the quote. The listed provider sets the price and arrival time.
Frequently asked questions
Electric Vehicle Towing: What Equipment Is Required?
EVs usually need a flatbed or manufacturer-approved procedure, and a dead high-voltage battery is different from a dead 12-volt battery.
What information should I give the towing company?
Make, model, battery state, warnings, collision or underside damage, wheel position, keys, and charging location. Also explain any safety hazard or access restriction before the truck is dispatched.
What should I confirm before authorizing service?
Confirm the company name, truck or service type, destination, estimated arrival window, itemized price, mileage, payment method, and possible extra charges.
Find the right help
Compare electric vehicle towing providers and call directly to confirm current coverage. You can also find towing near you or read Tesla Towing: How to Request the Right Tow Truck.