Maintenance

Built an EV emergency kit

Flat tires, dead 12V batteries, and getting stuck happen. Your kit should be different from an ICE car's.

No spare tire on most EVs — carry a tire repair kit and portable compressor. Add a 12V jump starter (your big battery can't jump itself), reflective vest, first aid kit, and a portable phone charger. Keep a J1772 adapter and a 120V EVSE as backup charging options.

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Rotated your tires on schedule EVs eat tires faster — instant torque + heavy battery = 20-30% faster wear if you skip rotations. Changed your cabin air filter The HEPA filter in your EV catches 99.97% of particles — but only if you actually replace it. Prepped for winter driving Cold weather can cut range 20-40%. Precondition while plugged in, use seat heaters over cabin heat, ...
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