21/09/2026
Did you know most electric vehicles can't be towed the normal way?
If the wheels turn while the car is switched off, the motor keeps spinning and can generate current with nowhere to go β which can damage the drivetrain. That's why every EV we recover, whether it's a flat battery, a breakdown, or accident damage like this Skoda Enyaq we picked up in Greenwich, goes on a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground.
We've written up what actually changes when the car on the back of our truck is electric β accident damage, high-voltage awareness, careful loading around damaged bodywork, and the most common reasons we get called out to EVs across South East London.
Read the full story: https://recoverycar.co.uk/electric-vehicle-recovery-in-south-east-london-what-makes-it-different/
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Electric cars are everywhere on South East London's roads now, and that means EV recovery calls are a growing part of what we do. Here's what actually changes