Towing Electric Cars Cannot Be Done Carelessly, Here's The Right Way

“After that, open the vehicle's door and turn off the vehicle via the off button located under the steering wheel. This way, the electric car is in a neutral position and can be pushed onto the tow truck,” explained Maulana.

According to various sources, forcing the wheels of an electric car to rotate while the electric motor is off can create a buildup of kinetic energy. This can then damage the battery.

This is because power from the tires is continuously generated and sent to the battery. If forced, the battery and electric motor can be damaged.

Then, make sure the car is turned off and cannot be operated. In some vehicle models, there is a chance the airbags could deploy, especially when the car is being transported at an angle.

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Some time ago, a unit of a Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric car went viral being transported to a workshop with its front and rear wheels lifted.

This caught the attention of many people. It should be noted that the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is an electric car, so it should not be towed like a conventional car.

Moreover, the Ioniq 6 is a car with an AWD (All-Wheel Drive) system. If forced to run on the asphalt, there is a risk of damaging the car's components, including the electric motor and battery.