Torque Shop: Replacing an EV battery

Not a minor undertaking: General Motors assembly workers installing a battery pack underneath a partially assembled 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Many motorists replace their petrol car’s 12-volt lead-acid battery with little hassle. Including cleaning the battery tray and terminal clamps, the task probably takes about 20 minutes.

The only precaution to observe is to ensure that the negative lead is the first to be disconnected and the last to be clamped back onto the new battery. 

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