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Electric vehicle recovery in Curdworth
EV recovery done the way manufacturers require - flatbed only, tow mode set, HV isolated on accident jobs.
EV recovery in Curdworth is not the same job as recovering a diesel. Drive wheels must come off the ground - always flatbed - and tow mode has to be engaged from inside before winching. Our drivers know each manufacturer's screen path.
Common ev callouts we see in Curdworth
- 12V auxiliary battery flat - blocks door unlock and HV startup
- HV battery below reserve at motorway services
- Regenerative braking fault triggering limp mode
- Charging port stuck locked around a connector
- Software update failure leaving the car unresponsive
- Accident recovery where HV isolation is required
Key handling & tow mode
Card/fob wake, tow mode enabled via touchscreen before winching.
Loading a ev properly
Flatbed only - EVs must be transported with drive wheels off the ground. Weight band: 1.7-2.6 tonnes (Model 3 through to EV6/e-tron).
- EVs are always flatbedded - towing on any wheels risks motor damage
- Tow mode engaged via touchscreen (Tesla/Polestar/Hyundai/Kia differ)
- HV isolation checked on any accident recovery before straps go on
What moves the price
- Distance and time of day
- Whether you need transport to a specific charge point or dealer
- Vehicle weight - larger SUVs sit at the top of our rate band
- Accident jobs with HV isolation take longer on scene and are quoted accordingly
Everything is quoted flat over the phone — no hidden call-out fees.
Strapping & tie-down
Soft axle straps, HV battery pack clearance checked, no chassis hooks near pack.
Paperwork on collection
- Driver ID checked against V5 or lease document
- HV isolation confirmed and logged on accident jobs
- Photo condition report front, rear, flanks and charge port area
Curdworth — what we see on the ground
Curdworth's industrial layout means a ev job here could be anywhere from the Kingsbury Road corridor to a residential turning near M42 Junction 9. Our drivers know which routes take a long-deck truck and which do not — that is the difference between a 40-minute recovery and a two-hour re-route.
Nearby ev recovery
FAQs — EV recovery in Curdworth
Accident EV recovery in Curdworth - do you handle HV isolation?
Yes - driver checks HV isolation before straps go on, logs it, and if isolation cannot be confirmed we escalate to fire service before loading.
Can you tow an EV on a dolly in Curdworth?
No - EVs must be flatbedded. Towing on any wheel risks motor damage. Every EV recovery from us is on a flatbed with all four wheels lifted.
My 12V is dead and I cannot open the doors in Curdworth?
Common - we bring a booster and know the manual door releases on Model 3, Model Y, Ioniq 5, EV6 and most others.
Flat HV battery at a Curdworth services - can you charge me on scene?
Not on scene. We flatbed to the nearest working rapid charger of your choice, or to your home or a dealer.
Curdworth: talk to a real dispatcher about your electric vehicle
Direct line to the operations desk covering Curdworth. If the phone rings, someone is coming.