Most EVs keep the motor mechanically linked to the wheels even when switched off — “neutral” is just a software setting, not a true disconnect. Tow one on a standard hook-and-chain or wheel-lift truck and you risk motor overspeed, inverter damage, and faults that don’t show up for weeks. 

Brisbane Towing & Recovery breaks down exactly why nearly every EV manufacturer (Tesla, BMW, Hyundai, Polestar) requires all four wheels off the ground, why hybrids aren’t an automatic free pass, and why EV weight and battery lifting points change how a safe recovery is handled. Our flatbed fleet and trained operators are set up for it properly — tell us it’s an EV when you call, and the right truck goes out the first time.

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• EV & Hybrid Car Towing Guide
• Car Towing Services Brisbane
• Accident Insurance Towing Brisbane
• 4WD Tow Truck

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