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Electric vehicle recovery in Tyseley

EV recovery done the way manufacturers require - flatbed only, tow mode set, HV isolated on accident jobs.

EV recovery in Tyseley 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.

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

Strapping & tie-down

Soft axle straps, HV battery pack clearance checked, no chassis hooks near pack.

Common ev callouts we see in Tyseley

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.

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

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.

Tyseley — what we see on the ground

Tyseley's industrial layout means a ev job here could be anywhere from Tyseley industrial estate to a residential turning near Tyseley Locomotive Works. 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.

FAQs — EV recovery in Tyseley

Flat HV battery at a Tyseley 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.

Accident EV recovery in Tyseley - 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 Tyseley?

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 Tyseley?

Common - we bring a booster and know the manual door releases on Model 3, Model Y, Ioniq 5, EV6 and most others.

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