That sounds like a frustrating experience, especially having to guide someone who's supposed to be the expert. It's interesting—and a bit concerning—that even premium roadside services aren't always prepared for EV-specific issues. I'm still new to EVs myself, and stories like yours make me wonder if standard roadside assistance training has caught up with electric vehicles yet. Good call on bookmarking local specialists; definitely something I'll keep in mind as I start driving mine more regularly.
Yeah, totally agree—EV-specific roadside support is still playing catch-up. I've seen folks assume their premium coverage includes EV issues, only to find out it's just basic towing or jump-starts. Definitely pays to double-check what's actually covered. Also, quick tip: some insurance providers offer EV-specific riders or add-ons for roadside assistance. Usually pretty affordable, and can save headaches later...worth checking out if you're driving electric regularly.
Good reminder about insurance add-ons. I just bought my first EV and spent way too much time digging through policy details. Turns out my standard roadside assistance didn't cover battery issues or specialized towing at all...had to add a separate EV rider. Wasn't expensive, but glad I caught it early. Definitely worth the extra 10 minutes to confirm exactly what's included before you're stuck somewhere.
"Definitely worth the extra 10 minutes to confirm exactly what's included before you're stuck somewhere."
Good point, but I'd argue it's less about insurance add-ons and more about knowing your car's actual range and limitations. I've commuted daily in an EV for two years now, and honestly, insurance riders won't help if you're routinely pushing your battery to its limits. Better to invest time upfront in planning routes and charging stops...prevention beats roadside assistance any day.
Fair enough, planning helps—but let's be honest, we've all had those days where the battery gauge lies like my bathroom scale after pizza night. Sometimes a backup plan (insurance or not) saves your sanity...and dignity.
