EV Tips for Tow Operators

• Use soft straps or material straps to reduce any risk of electric shock

• Use safe lift points for lifting EVs: HV lift points or exposed suspension under wheels

• Underbody side rails can be used only as safe stabilization points, not as lift points

• Keep away from orange labels, cables and brackets – even when HV is disabled

• Always treat high voltage components as if they are energized

• Li-ion HV battery fires have a 10% chance of reigniting within ~10 days; damaged HV battery pack should be monitored for no less than 45 minutes

• Hissing, sputtering, whooshing or popping sounds could indicate thermal runaway

• Low voltage 12v batteries can be lead acid or li-ion type. Both types can be jump started

• EVs have low voltage disconnects designed to isolate or strand energy in a HV pack

• 2018+ Tesla vehicle front trunks can be opened by connecting electrical wires behind front tow eye cover to an external power source

• Activating Transportation or Tow mode will allow EVs to free-wheel

• Tesla accident video stored on USB drive, either in glovebox or center console

• li-ion batteries store energy as direct current. Risk of shock is low

• Submerged EVs should be properly drained by raising the front of vehicle

• Consult Emergency Response Guides (ERG) or EVsafe app for specific EV details