By Abschleppdienst Altun, Bremen. Last updated:
In short
Whether and how an electric car may be towed depends on the model. The safe way is the flatbed, because all the wheels stand still there.
In short
Whether and how an electric car may be towed depends on the model. Check the owner’s handbook. The safe way is almost always the flatbed, because all the wheels stand still there.
Why not just use a tow bar?
If the driven wheels turn, the electric motor usually turns with them. That can damage the technology. Many manufacturers therefore only allow short distances, or no towing on the car’s own wheels at all.
Battery empty
You need a tow truck then too. We take your car to a charging point, to a garage or home.
After an accident
Don’t touch any orange cables or high-voltage parts. Tell us on the phone that it is an electric car or hybrid and whether the battery might be damaged. If there is smoke, an unusual smell or heat: keep your distance and call 112.
This helps us on the phone
With these details we can plan the job properly:
- Make and model
- Battery level
- Whether the car can be put into neutral
- Whether the wheels turn freely