At handover
Check bodywork, glass, wheels, tyres, interior, both keys or cards, charging cables, accessories, mileage and warning lights. Record anything unresolved in writing.
First 30 days
The new EV owner checklist that prevents expensive surprises.
One sequence for delivery evidence, apps, charging, cables, insurance, tyres, software, security and the records worth keeping from day one.
The decision route
Six checks, in the order that reduces regret.
Secure the accounts
Create the manufacturer account, use a unique password, enable available security controls and confirm who can see or control the vehicle. Remove old users on a used car.
Learn emergency charging
Know how to stop a charge, release the connector, find the manual release instruction and contact the network or roadside service. Do not pull a locked cable.
Set charging limits
Follow the handbook for the fitted battery and software. Confirm scheduled charging, preferred limit and departure settings rather than copying another model’s routine.
Capture the baseline
Record tyre pressures cold, software version, displayed range, home charging rate and first full-week energy use. A baseline makes later changes easier to diagnose.
Create reminders
Add insurance, vehicle tax, MOT where applicable, service, tyre checks, breakdown cover, charger warranty and finance mileage review dates.
Save before acting
Questions worth answering in writing.
Controls and recommendations differ by vehicle, model year and software. Use the exact handbook and written provider terms for your car.
- Did the delivered specification match the order?
- Are every key, card, cable and accessory present?
- Can I charge at home and on a backup public network?
- Is the app correctly bound and are old users removed?
- What does the handbook say for this exact battery?
- Which dates and documents must I keep?
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