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Call K9 for an electric car in London and a flatbed from the 3,000-driver network is sent, since an EV must never be towed on its wheels. A flat twelve-volt battery is jumped normally, but a flat main pack means recovery to a charger, a dealer or home instead. Where the car will not go into neutral, skates are used to load it safely. WhatsApp confirms the price before the truck moves.
Electric vehicle recovery in London — flatbed, specialist, 24/7
Electric car stopped in London? Out of charge, or a fault brought you to a halt? An EV must be moved the right way — on a flatbed, with all four wheels off the ground, because towing an electric car on its driven wheels can damage the motor. K9 provides specialist 24/7 EV recovery across London, done properly. No membership, no waiting on hold.
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Why an EV needs a flatbed
Electric and hybrid vehicles do not have a neutral that fully disconnects the motor the way a petrol car does. Tow one on its wheels and the spinning motor can generate current and cause real damage. That is why we always flatbed EVs in London — safe for the car, safe for the battery, and the manufacturer-recommended way.
What we recover in London
- All EV makes — Tesla, Nissan, VW, BMW, Kia, Hyundai, Polestar, MG and more.
- Out of charge — ran the battery flat? We recover you to a charge point or home.
- Faults and warning lights — if it will not drive, we move it safely.
- Hybrids and plug-ins — same careful, flatbed handling.
Run out of charge in London?
It happens — and unlike a petrol car, you cannot just carry a splash of fuel to it. We recover your EV to the nearest suitable charge point or to your home, quickly and safely. Call 07301 118118.
Why London EV drivers call K9
- Proper flatbed handling — no risk to your motor or battery.
- 24/7, 365 days — across London and the M25, Congestion Zone and ULEZ.
- No membership required — pay only when you need us.
- Fully insured — your high-value EV in safe hands.
A flat pack at Westfield London, loaded without a scratch
An electric car that will not move from the car park at Westfield London needs more than a straight pull onto a ramp. The driver first checks whether the car can be put into neutral or transport mode, because some electric cars will not release the drive motor with the twelve-volt battery flat.
Where neutral will not engage, skates go under each wheel so the car can be rolled onto the flatbed without turning the motor at all. A tow eye is fitted to the correct point, never to a bumper or a trim panel, and the full weight of the car and the equipment is checked against the rating of the truck sent.
From there the car goes wherever makes sense: a home charger, a dealer, or the nearest suitable charge point, agreed with the owner before the truck leaves the car park.
Updates go to the owner by WhatsApp message as the job progresses, including confirmation once the car is strapped down correctly, so there is no doubt it has been secured the right way before the truck moves off.
Charging bays, barriers and the London spots that complicate an EV recovery
Finding the right charging bay is hard enough without a flat car blocking it, and a few spots in London make an EV job slower than it should be. Underground parking near Imperial Wharf and Chiswick Business Park can sit outside normal mobile signal, so a landline number or a clear bay reference saves time.
Rapid chargers at busy sites near Shepherds Bush Green or Elephant and Castle are sometimes occupied or faulted, so the driver confirms a working bay before heading there rather than arriving to find it taken. A short list covers what most often adds time:
- Underground car parks with weak mobile signal
- Charging bays already occupied or out of order
- Barrier-controlled sites needing a code or a permit
- Kerbside chargers blocked by other parked cars
- Retail car parks with height restrictions for a flatbed
None of this changes how quickly a driver sets off, usually inside the hour once the call comes in, and no membership or breakdown cover needs to be arranged beforehand.
The puncture nobody has a spare for
A flat tyre on an electric car is rarely a two-minute fix, because most electric cars on the road around Kensington Olympia and Wood Lane are sold without a spare wheel at all. A sealant kit deals with a small puncture, but a split sidewall or a destroyed tyre leaves no option but recovery.
Heavier wheels and low-profile tyres on many electric cars mean a kerbed alloy or a deep pothole does more damage than it would on a lighter car, so a flatbed to a tyre fitter or a dealer is often the quickest way back on the road.
None of this is unique to one make, since most electric cars on sale today are built the same way, with the space once used for a spare wheel given over to the motor, the charging equipment or simply extra boot room.
Across London by area
Browse the borough pages below for charging points, parking detail and typical response times for electric vehicle recovery in that part of London.
What our customers say
“Broke down on the M25 with my family and K9 got us to safety fast. Cannot thank them enough.”
— Jonathan
“Great service, quick arrival within the hour and a good rate compared to most.”
— Ibrahim Suleman
“Excellent service from the call to the lads who picked me up. Professional and respectful.”
— Andrew Chambers
EV recovery FAQs
Can you tow my electric car in London?
We do not tow EVs on their wheels — we flatbed them, which is the safe, correct method. Call 07301 118118.
I have run out of charge — what now?
We recover you to the nearest suitable charge point or your home. No need to be a member.
Do you cover hybrids too?
Yes — hybrids and plug-ins get the same careful flatbed handling.
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