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Everything You Need To
Know About Washing Your
Electric Car
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Are you worried about washing
your EV? You don't have to be!
We've listed everything you need
to know about washing electric
cars safely and effectively. 
Owning an electric car is
beneficial for your health and the
environment. 
However, keeping electric vehicles
clean can be a little tricky because
electricity and water are not
supposed to be mixed together.
In this, you will learn how to wash
electric cars safely and thoroughly. 
Keep your EV clean always with
these handy tips. In recent years,
electric cars have become
common in the US. 
People are becoming more and
more interested in EVs because
they have proven to be cost
effective and beneficial for the
environment. 
However, there is still a lot of
uncertainty about this new
technology, including the proper
technique for washing EVs safely. 
It is important to make sure all of
the myths about electric cars are
debunked.
Can Electric Cars Go in Car
Washes?
This is one of the many questions
asked about EVs, and the simple
answer is yes.
Just like diesel and petrol cars, there
are several ways to clean an electric
vehicle. It is completely safe to
wash electric cars in automatic car
washes, tunnels, and jet wash areas.
Automatic car washes will not
cause any damage to the electric
system or batteries of the
electric car because all of these
systems are made to prevent
water damage or intrusion.
 However, to ensure safety and
guarantee the best results, here are
some general recommendations for
washing electric cars with
automatic equipment:
1. Washing electric cars is not
that different from washing
diesel and petrol cars, but to
make sure that you do it right,
follow the recommendations
given by the manufacturer.
2. While in the wash tunnel, keep
the ignition on and in neutral. This
will ensure the battery power is low
enough to disable all the automatic
functions that will be dangerous
inside the wash tunnel.
3. Keep the side mirrors folded, and
remove all protruding objects from
the electric car, such as the antenna.
4. Check if the windows and doors
are closed properly before driving it
in the electric car washer.
Different Ways to Wash Electric
Cars
Wash Tunnels
 
Car wash tunnels operate by using
a conveyor belt to pull the electric
car through the washing tunnel. 
Inside the tunnel, your electric car
will go through all the necessary car
wash steps, from pre-soaking to
drying. 
The cleaning is done solely inside the
machine, leaving your electric car
completely clean. When you use car
wash tunnels to wash your electric
car, keep the ignition on, the car in
neutral, and the handbrake disabled.
This will allow the wash tunnel to
pull your car into position and
move it through the wash tunnel.
It is also recommended to disable
any automatic function of the
electric car to avoid any damage
and inconvenience while washing.  
Lastly, make sure that the electric
car has sufficient battery before
entering the wash tunnel.
Jet Wash Areas
When using jet wash areas, it is
better to keep the electric car engine
switched off. 
With this cleaning option, it is
important to make sure your electric
car doesn't have any damage that
may be affected while washing.
Remove all the external elements,
make sure that the windows and
doors are closed, and fold all the
mirrors.
In using a jet wash, make sure that
the cleaning product does not dry
on the surface of the electric car as it
can dull the shine of the metallic
parts of the car. 
 What you can do to avoid this is
to use the right wash gun for
every stage of the cleaning
process, and spray the vehicle
from top to bottom.
Is It Safe To Take Electric Cars
Through a Car Wash? 
It is common knowledge that
electricity is dangerous when
combined with water. 
That's why it is normal for people
to think that it is not safe to wash
their electric cars. 
However, manufacturers from all
over the world have come to a
resolution to make it happen.
Before electric cars are introduced
to the market, they are tested and
approved to be completely safe in
all conditions.
There are certain tests that focus
on soaking the electric car to
make sure it will still be
functional during rainy weather
and after washing.
How To Clean Electrical
Connectors in Your Car
When your electric car has been
used for a long time, its electrical
connectors will eventually need
cleaning. 
In order to do so, you will need a
special solution to clean the rust
effectively from your connector. 
You can also make your own
solution by using vinegar, baking
soda, and isopropyl alcohol.
You may have a lot of questions
on how to care for, maintain,
and wash your electric car
properly.
For all of your electric vehicle
needs, call Northwest Collision
Center, one of the best auto
body repair shops in St.
Petersburg, FL.
We are here to provide you with
professional help to repair, repaint,
and even answer your questions
about how to properly wash
electric cars. Contact us now! 
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