Good point about trusting your gut, but I'd add one more thing—take some quick photos of both cars at the scene, even if there's no visible damage. I ...

Good points on the tire pressure—I noticed that too. I bumped mine up just a couple PSI above recommended and saw a slight but consistent improvement....

Yeah, totally agree with this. I've learned the hard way that relying on just one charger is risky. Now I always map out at least two charging options...