From Transport Evolved.
Not so long ago, most vehicles operated in a fairly standard way. From gear levers to pedals, indicators to warning lights, many of the basics were obvious — even if you’d never driven that exact model before.
But as technology has progressed and automakers have added more and more features, even simple things — like how to unlock the car, interpret a warning message, or deal with a low battery — have become less intuitive and more need-to-know.
As we come to the end of the first month of the year, in a climate where many people are feeling additional stress (something that can directly affect our ability to problem-solve), Kate takes a calm, practical look at your EV’s owner’s manual: where to find it, how to use it, and what it’s worth understanding before something goes wrong.
This isn’t about reading every page — it’s about knowing enough about your EV so that if the worst happens, you’re prepared, not trying to figure things out for the first time.
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*⏱️ Episode Timeline*
00:00 – Introduction
00:47 – New Kittehs! 🐾
01:30 – When Cars Were More Intuitive
03:15 – Why Modern Cars Need Instructions
04:59 – A Note on EV Owner’s Manuals
05:45 – What Happens When Your EV Battery Is Low
07:50 – Emergency Egress: Getting Out Safely
10:15 – Accessing the Traction Battery
11:16 – A Note on 12V Battery Replacement
12:00 – Getting In When Door Handles Aren’t Obvious
13:20 – Detaching Your EV from a Failed Charger
15:20 – Locating High-Voltage Disconnects
16:45 – Understanding EV Warning Lights
18:07 – Thanks, and Goodbye
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*🎙️ Credits:*
Host, Camera, Editor : Kate Walton-Elliott
Script: Kate Walton-Elliott, Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io
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