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Lifting Vehicles With High-Voltage Batteries
I-CAR · February 9, 2023
Summary
This article outlines critical safety and procedural considerations for lifting and jacking hybrid and electric vehicles equipped with high-voltage (HV) batteries. It highlights risks such as battery damage, vehicle weight capacity limits, damage to surrounding HV components, and the potential requirement for specialized lifting tools.
What to do on the job
Always consult OEM-specific service manuals, body repair manuals, owner's manuals, or emergency response guides to locate designated lifting points and verify if floor jacks or jack stands are permitted before lifting any HV vehicle.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the research time required to locate OEM-specific lifting procedures for EVs and hybrids. It can also be used to defend the necessity of specialized lifting equipment, hoist adapters, or the exclusion of standard floor jacks/jack stands if prohibited by the OEM.
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