EV MOT

[NDA]

Anyone had their EV MOT'd recently? Just wondered if it's tricky finding somewhere that knows, for example, how to even lift them properly.

[TheRainMaker]

It’s just a car

Why would you think they need special treatment?

[Glade]

Why don't you take it to the manufacturer?

[NDA]

TheRainMaker said:

It’s just a car

Why would you think they need special treatment?

Some require lifting in a particular way (using pucks) so as not to damage the battery packs. Some need to be in 'jack mode', some need to be in 'neutral' for brake testing, wipers need to be in 'service mode' for checking - there are a few things that are different. That's why I asked.

HTH

[NDA]

Glade said:

Why don't you take it to the manufacturer?

The manufacturer don't offer an MOT service.

[TheRainMaker]

NDA said:

TheRainMaker said:

It’s just a car

Why would you think they need special treatment?

Some require lifting in a particular way (using pucks) so as not to damage the battery packs. Some need to be in 'jack mode', some need to be in 'neutral' for brake testing, wipers need to be in 'service mode' for checking - there are a few things that are different. That's why I asked.

HTH

My ice needs pucks, my last ice had service mode for wipers etc.

Just bung it into any MOT centre it will be fine.

If you are really worried give your service centre a call and see who they use.

[Rozzers]

Last 3 cars (at least) I’ve had need pucks, (but at MOT time they lift by the wheels then just jack a corner, they don’t go on a post lift) due to undertrays, have wiper service modes and a convoluted neutral/ electric parking brake procedure and its never been an issue. Most air suspended cars also have a jack mode.

Talk to the garage and ask, offer to hang about in case they struggle to activate a needed feature, I’m sure it’s not an issue. Or if it’s not a Tesla, take it to the main dealer, although they are quite good at fishing for known issues…..

[paradigital]

Just go to a center that uses an inspection pit rather than a lift?

[georgeyboy12345]

Take it to an independent specialist.

[ARHarh]

MOT testers have to do 3 hours training every year they could probably learn how to deal with new technology during this training.


As said just take it for an MOT.

[stevemcs]

paradigital said:

Just go to a center that uses an inspection pit rather than a lift?

Not sure what difference that makes when the wheels need lifting to check wheel bearings, tyres etc

For things like brake tests our computer tells us what to do, certain 4x4 cannot go in the brake rollers etc.

[raspy]

TheRainMaker said:

It’s just a car

Why would you think they need special treatment?

It's not just a car though is it? For example;

"This website contains Tesla-specific details aimed to facilitate the inspection such as VIN locations, jacking points, settings for free wheeling, and how to complete the brake tests."

"Enabling Transport Mode (Model 3/Model Y)
As a standard safety feature, Tesla vehicles automatically engage the parking brake when it detects a driver is leaving the vehicle, even if Neutral has been selected. Enable Transport Mode to make sure that the wheels roll freely without an occupant in the vehicle.

Make sure that the key card is inside of the vehicle

Shift into Park.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Service > Towing.
The towing screen is displayed.

Touch and hold Transport Mode.
After the parking brake disengages, “Entering Transport Mode, press brake pedal to continue” appears on the touchscreen.

TIP: The vehicle enters Transport Mode when you hear the rear parking brake disengage.

NOTE: In Transport Mode, the vehicle does not shift into a driving gear.

To exit Transport Mode, either:

Shift into Park using the gear selector stalk
Touch the Transport Mode button again"

Source: https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/support/mot-testing

[Scrump]

A lot of new ICE cars have similar restrictions and guidance around lifting points, transport modes, service modes, brake testing etc.

[TheRainMaker]

raspy said:

TheRainMaker said:

It’s just a car

Why would you think they need special treatment?

It's not just a car though is it? For example;

"This website contains Tesla-specific details aimed to facilitate the inspection such as VIN locations, jacking points, settings for free wheeling, and how to complete the brake tests."

"Enabling Transport Mode (Model 3/Model Y)
As a standard safety feature, Tesla vehicles automatically engage the parking brake when it detects a driver is leaving the vehicle, even if Neutral has been selected. Enable Transport Mode to make sure that the wheels roll freely without an occupant in the vehicle.

Make sure that the key card is inside of the vehicle

Shift into Park.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Service > Towing.
The towing screen is displayed.

Touch and hold Transport Mode.
After the parking brake disengages, “Entering Transport Mode, press brake pedal to continue” appears on the touchscreen.

TIP: The vehicle enters Transport Mode when you hear the rear parking brake disengage.

NOTE: In Transport Mode, the vehicle does not shift into a driving gear.

To exit Transport Mode, either:

Shift into Park using the gear selector stalk
Touch the Transport Mode button again"

Source: https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/support/mot-testing

It is just a car

Do you really think other cars don't have similar systems?

[stevemcs]

TheRainMaker said:

It is just a car

Do you really think other cars don't have similar systems?

Tesla owners are ... erm .....different

[NDA]

stevemcs said:

Tesla owners are ... erm .....different

Really? Quite a few also own Astons, Lambos, Ferraris. Are they only different when in a Tesla? Or do they go through some sort of change?

[Turkish91]

What do you mean lift them properly? Most MOT stations I know of have a 4 poster ramp with a central jack. EV’s still have lower control arms / rear subframes etc to lift up on.

It wouldn’t be any different checking wheel bearings/steering play on your EV than my 23 year old Volvo, there will be somewhere sturdy to lift it from underneath.

The brake testing I imagine they’d likely just road test it same as they do with most 4x4s, probably the easiest option.

[gangzoom]

I've had issues with finding high street garages that have a ramp wide enough accommodate our X, given its essentially a posh van.

I've had to essentially use garages that work on vans/commercial vehicles to MOT the car. Costs is the same £35 though, and no other issues.

[mikeyr]

Found this - fun fact, an MOT centre cannot refuse to do an MOT just because a car is hybrid or electric.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alterna...

[littleredrooster]

NDA said:

Some require lifting in a particular way (using pucks) so as not to damage the battery packs.

"It's an EV - please don't jack it up on the battery pack"

"It's an ICE - please don't jack it up on the petrol tank"

I really think the MOT tester will have this covered.