EV · B13
Moseley EV recovery - flatbed only, tow mode set
EV recovery done the way manufacturers require - flatbed only, tow mode set, HV isolated on accident jobs.
From Oldbury to Moseley is 8 miles. Enough time to talk you through waking the car - Tesla, Polestar, Hyundai and BMW all differ - and to bring a booster for the 12V that is probably why you cannot open the doors.
Common ev callouts we see in Moseley
- 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
Moseley — what we see on the ground
Around Moseley Park the electric vehicles we recover in Moseley tend to be on independent shopfronts — narrow approach, parked-both-sides, and the odd height barrier over a service road. We plan the truck route before it leaves the yard.
Nearby ev recovery
FAQs — EV recovery in Moseley
Accident EV recovery in Moseley - 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 Moseley?
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 Moseley?
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 Moseley 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.
Book electric vehicle recovery for Moseley
Flat quote over the phone for jobs into and out of Moseley. No hidden call-out fees, no per-mile bolt-ons.