EV & Hybrid Network FAQs
Explore our comprehensive FAQs to stay informed about crucial aspects of maintaining your EV or Hybrid vehicle with an EV & Hybrid Workshop in Australia. Our resource simplifies complex topics, offering clear answers on everything from battery health to servicing requirements. Keep your EV or Hybrid in top shape with insights from our extensive FAQ section.
Our FAQs
Q: What are the most important things for me to know to maintain my EV or Hybrid?
Q: What does battery State Of Charge (SOC) mean and how do I have that monitored?
Q: What does battery State Of Health ( SOH ) mean and how do I have that monitored?
Q: How dangerous is the high-voltage system in my EV or Hybrid?
A: The level of danger is minimal during everyday use unless the high-voltage cables become damaged, which can occur due to physical vehicle movements and impacts. This is why you are protected when you have your EV or Hybrid regularly serviced by a Certified Workshop, with checking of these critical cables being part of the rigid inspection process. Of course, any manipulation of these cables is highly dangerous. It requires special protective equipment and is carried out via exact procedures to ensure the safety of both the technician and the vehicle’s battery pack.
Q: Can my Battery Pack be repaired?
Q: What is Thermal Management in my EV/Hybrid and does it require maintenance?
Q: Does my Electric Motor need servicing or periodical inspections?
Q: Does my EV or Hybrid require specific checks and maintenance which are unique to this type of vehicle?
Q: Can anyone service my EV or Hybrid vehicle?
A: Unfortunately, we currently do not have a comprehensive legislated standard in Australia, so in theory many workshops can tinker with these high-tech and high-voltage vehicles. However, there are known processes and known education models to ensure customers’ vehicles are being safely worked on (both for the technician and the battery pack). The EV & Hybrid Network of Certified Workshops has been vetted to ensure each workshop has the appropriate credentials, and access to a broad range of support.