[Tvflguy]

Our EV car is dirty and I don't have the energy to wash myself in the driveway. Are the 2 car wash places on 466a safe and easy to use for EVs? If not - are there DIY car washes nearby - you know the ones to drive in and they have a wand to wash/rinse... TIA

[gobuck827]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

Our EV car is dirty and I don't have the energy to wash myself in the driveway. Are the 2 car wash places on 466a safe and easy to use for EVs? If not - are there DIY car washes nearby - you know the ones to drive in and they have a wand to wash/rinse... TIA

I apologize for my lack of EV knowledge but, why would a carwash be unsafe for an EV car vs a gas powered car? Can you drive the EV in the rain?

[Taltarzac725]

Electric Cars And Automatic Car Washes: What You Need To Know


It looks safe.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

Our EV car is dirty and I don't have the energy to wash myself in the driveway. Are the 2 car wash places on 466a safe and easy to use for EVs? If not - are there DIY car washes nearby - you know the ones to drive in and they have a wand to wash/rinse... TIA

Call the carwashes..............they will tell you.

[Michael G.]

I understand serious car owns of every type would NEVER think twice about taking their ride through any type of car washes.
Own a dark or black car and you would know why.
Hand washing is the only way to go.

[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Call the carwashes..............they will tell you.

I would like input from TOTV folks. And info re DIY car washes in area...

[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

I understand serious car owns of every type would NEVER think twice about taking their ride through any type of car washes.
Own a dark or black car and you would know why.
Hand washing is the only way to go.

agree totally. But this one time - want to go thru one or the DIY type...

[mrf6969]

I understand the posters concern since the automatic carwash machines put out an extremely high-water pressure. So, could the water find its way into the battery pack as it does the under carriage and other areas of the car?

[Number 10 GI]

Check your owner's manual. Do you really think an EV manufacturer would make a vehicle that couldn't handle a car wash?

[sunnyFLORIDA5828]

OO here. Not a question re the EV I have. Just looking for a safe car wash and desire feedback from TOTV folks.

[Snakster66]

I believe the tag say "Dry Clean Only".

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

I believe the tag say "Dry Clean Only".

[CarlR33]

You said you did not have the energy to wash the car however not sure where your located but there is a spray wash in Wildwood on S. Main St. near the railroad tracks if your interested. If your really paranoid about the automatic wash just don’t get the underbody wash? I subscribe to the Tesla forum on FB and never seen a concern about car washes. I have a older Prius I can trade you if you want?

[Rwirish]

What’s the problem with an EV car and car washes?

[Southwest737]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

Check your owner's manual. Do you really think an EV manufacturer would make a vehicle that couldn't handle a car wash?

Owners manual? Who reads that? 😜