Owner checks vs professional service
The four levels of EV work, and where you should stop.
You'll learn
- Understand owner checks vs professional service
- Know which checks an owner can do and which need a professional
- Recognise warning signs early
Overview
This academy labels everything with one of four levels: Owner check, Enthusiast, Professional and HV qualified only.
In depth
| Level | Examples | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Owner check | Tyre pressure, wipers, washer fluid, software updates | Anyone |
| Enthusiast | Tyre rotation, 12 V battery test, cabin filter | Careful owner with basic tools |
| Professional | Brake fluid, caliper service, coolant, alignment | Trained technician |
| HV qualified only | Anything touching orange cables or the battery pack | Certified HV technician |
Never work on high voltage
Orange cables and parts carry high voltage that can kill. Only certified high-voltage technicians may work on them.
Key takeaways
Remember this
- Every task has a risk level.
- Owners can safely do routine checks.
- High-voltage work is for certified technicians only.
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