From Transport Evolved.

As the nights get shorter and the days get colder, cars – both EV and fossil fueled – can be peculiarly plagued by persistent problems, find themselves the subject of vexatious visitations, and can break down leaving you sadly stranded in suburbia at the mercy of the night’s creatures.

Today Kate talks you through some of the most common issues that can interrupt your fall and winter journeys – from problems with the 12V battery, to difficulties with rapid charging to how to deal with furry friends that might decide to make your EV their home – and importantly, she how to fix them without giving up your mortal soul.

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*⏱️ Episode Timeline*

Make these bulleted list:
00:00 – Introduction
03:07 – The horrors
04:40 – Charging issues
06:10 – When the charging connector does not unlock
09:09 – Critters in the connector
12:14 – How to clean the connector
12:57 – Rodents under the hood
16:30 – The accessory battery
19:03 – Accessing the accessory battery
20:24 – Check those vital fluids
20:55 – Conclusion
21:31 – Thanks for Watching!

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*🎙️ Credits:*

Host: Kate Walton-Elliott
Camera, Edit, Color: Kate Walton-Elliott & Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Kate Walton-Elliott Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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