The warning about the risks of changing tires on an electric car comes from the researcher Mattias Hjort on VTI, reports Sweden’s Radio P4 Östergötland.
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Important to position the jack correctly
Positioning the jack correctly when lifting the car is important, so that the car is not damaged, and according to Mattias Hjort, this is particularly important on an electric car.
It is important not to lift under the battery, which is normally located in the floor, as this can then easily be damaged.
– The electric car is very sensitive when you have to lift the car with the jack, that you put it in the right place, because if you put it wrong, you risk damaging the battery, he tells SR.
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Can be expensive and dangerous
Should you accidentally lift the battery on the electric car with the jack, it could become a very expensive story.
– It can cost a lot of money to replace a damaged battery for an electric car, plus it could be a safety risk if you destroy your battery, says Mattias Hjort to SR.
Another tire-related mistake related to electric cars that Mattias Hjort raises is choosing tires with low rolling resistance. These can certainly improve the car’s range, but may need to be replaced significantly more often than regular ditons.
– Tires with low rolling resistance often have significantly less tread depth when the tires are new, which means they don’t last as long. Then you have to change tires more often and you have to keep an eye on your tread depth so it doesn’t get too worn and you run the risk of aquaplaning, says Hjort to SR.
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