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Electric Vehicles (EVs) And Car Wash
It does not matter, if you drive a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or a battery-electric vehicle (BEV). Both types of electric vehicles (EVs) can be washed the same way, as conventional internal combustion engine (ICE), petrol and diesel vehicles. Yes, a pure electric car can be washed either at an automatic car wash (rollovers, tunnels, jet wash) or via a manual car wash.
Like any other type of vehicle, an electric car is manufactured and tested under various conditions, to assess the vehicle safety. Water ingress is one of the criteria tested in new vehicles. Water ingress is not limited to just a car wash. Water ingress can also occur in certain weather conditions, like, heavy rainfall, flooding etc. All cars, including, electric cars, are developed and manufactured to mitigate the risks associated with water ingress.
Apart from it being safe to wash an electric car, it is also worth noting that washing an electric car does not cause damage to the onboard EV battery or electrical system. Of course, one needs to follow the recommended guidelines for washing a vehicle, from both, the automotive manufacturer and the car wash operator.
In most EVs, the onboard EV battery is usually placed on the floor of the vehicle, to increase the interior cabin space and improve the vehicle centre of gravity. Also, the battery cells are placed and sealed in waterproof containers. All manufactures are obliged to comply with the specific IP (Internal Protection) rating standards in use for EV batteries and other electrical components. Examples of IP ratings relevant to electric driving, are IP65 and IP66. In such ratings, the component offers complete dust protection i.e. no ingress of dust, and protection from water jets, like hose pipes and more powerful water jets.
Below are some recommendations for washing an electric car. Very much the same as washing a petrol or diesel vehicle. These recommendations also apply to electric vans. We recommend that in-between car washes, always keep the electric vehicle as clean as possible, in particular, the windshields, the side-view mirrors etc. Improved visibility is key in reducing risks associated with driving!
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Top Tips: Washing An Electric Car
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| Car manual: always read the manufacturer’s supplied electric car manual, in particular, guidelines on cleaning and maintenance. |
| Car washing guidelines: always read the safety guidelines from the operator of the car wash. |
| EV inlet port: make certain the electric car inlet charging port is properly closed. |
| Windscreen wipers: disable all automatic front and rear windscreen wipers. |
| Wing mirrors: fold the wing mirrors or the side-view cameras. |
| EV battery: make certain the EV has sufficient battery charge. You do not want to be stranded during the car wash! |
| Doors & windows: make certain all doors, windows and the boot are closed appropriately. |
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