Tyre pressure gauge
Monthly cold-pressure checks.
Workshop
Tools & Equipment
The tools used to maintain and diagnose EVs, from owner basics to high-voltage rated equipment.
Safety first: this content is educational. Never work on energized high-voltage parts (orange cables) unless you are HV-qualified.
Tread depth gauge
Measure tyre wear (legal minimum often 1.6 mm).
OBD-II scan tool
Read codes, live data and battery state of health.
EV-capable app/dongle
12 V battery tester
Check 12 V battery health.
Torque wrench
Correct wheel-nut torque after rotation.
Thermal camera
Spot hot connectors, brakes and cooling issues.
Insulation tester (megohmmeter)
Measure HV insulation resistance.
500–1000 V test
CAT III/IV multimeter
Verify absence of voltage on HV circuits.
1000 V rated
Class 0 insulated gloves
Personal protection for HV work.
1000 V AC, tested every 6 months
Insulated tool set
Prevent short circuits on HV parts.
IEC 60900
Rescue hook
Pull a colleague away from a live conductor.
Battery lift table
Remove/install HV battery packs.