CarDealerships.com | EV service readiness moves from pilot to practice

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Franchise dealers in EV‑dense metros are now standardizing high‑voltage training, insulated toolkits, and battery‑bay safety procedures. Early pilot learnings — from isolation monitoring to thermal event protocols — are being codified into daily routines.

On the customer side, proactive battery health reports during service visits are improving transparency and accessory attach rates, especially for home charging solutions.

Fixed‑ops leaders say the biggest win is reducing cycle time for software‑related concerns through better scheduling and OTA coordination.​