
Specialty · Electric & hybrid
EV & Hybrid Towing in Louisville, KY
Electric and hybrid vehicles need specialized handling, not guesswork. Flatbed transport, manufacturer transport modes, and no-drag procedures protect the motors, inverters, battery pack, and cooling system.
What we tow
- Battery-electric vehicles: Tesla, Rivian, F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, Kia and Hyundai EVs, Volkswagen ID models.
- Plug-in hybrids: Wrangler 4xe, RAV4 Prime, Pacifica Hybrid, and similar.
- Conventional hybrids: the Prius family, Escape Hybrid, Accord and CR-V Hybrid.
Why an EV can't just be dragged
On most electric vehicles the drive wheels are permanently connected to the motor. Rolling them with the motor engaged turns it into a generator, which can feed current back into a system that isn't expecting it and damage the drive unit. That's why nearly every manufacturer specifies flatbed transport with all four wheels off the ground.
- Flatbed first: all four wheels off the ground is the default for every EV we move.
- Transport or tow mode engaged per the manufacturer's procedure before the vehicle is winched.
- Correct tow points and eyelets — many EVs have a single threaded recovery point rather than a frame rail.
- High-voltage awareness: no cutting, no improvised disconnects, and damaged packs treated as a hazard.
- Dollies used only when a flatbed physically cannot reach the vehicle, and only where the manufacturer allows it.
If the vehicle has been in a collision
Damaged battery packsA damaged high-voltage pack can re-ignite hours after an incident. Tell dispatch immediately if there was a fire, if the pack is visibly damaged, or if the vehicle is smoking or hissing — that changes where the vehicle can be stored and how it's transported.
What to expect, step by step
- 1Dispatch intake: we confirm your location, the vehicle, its condition, and any access notes — parking garage, gated community, highway shoulder.
- 2An honest ETA based on current traffic and truck load, and an update from us if anything changes.
- 3Arrival and assessment: the driver walks the vehicle, takes photos, and picks the safest load method for it.
- 4Securement with soft straps, wheel nets, and frame-safe points. No hook-it-anywhere shortcuts.
- 5Transport by insured drivers who respect speed, spacing, and weather while your vehicle is on the deck.
- 6Drop-off proof: photo confirmation, an itemized invoice, and clear directions to your vehicle if you need them.
Documentation you can actually use
- Time-stamped photos: pre-load condition, hookup points, plate and VIN, and drop-off confirmation.
- Ordinance-aligned: our processes are built around LMCO and the relevant KRS requirements for Louisville and Bullitt County.
- Itemized receipts: clear service descriptions and timestamps, ready for insurance, an employer, or a property manager.
Frequently asked questions
Can you tow a Tesla?
Can you use a wheel-lift on my EV?
My EV is dead and won't come out of Park. Now what?

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