{"id":229,"date":"2026-04-27T09:40:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash\/guide\/?p=229"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:51:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:51:01","slug":"can-i-take-my-electric-car-through-a-car-wash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash\/guide\/can-i-take-my-electric-car-through-a-car-wash\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I take my electric car through a car wash?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><em>Do you own an electric car? Are you wondering if you can take your electric car through a car wash? In this post, we&#8217;re answering this often-asked question by electric car owners. Keep reading to know more.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s no secret that electric cars are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and convenient to drive. That&#8217;s why electric vehicles have become increasingly common these days. However, if there&#8217;s one question that plagues the mind of every electric car owner, it is: Can you take your electric car through a car wash? Most electric car owners stay away from drive-thru car washes, fearing the damage to electrical components in their cars \u2013 but this isn&#8217;t true.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash\/guide\/can-i-take-my-electric-car-through-a-car-wash\/#Can_I_take_my_electric_car_through_a_car_wash\" >Can I take my electric car through a car wash?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash\/guide\/can-i-take-my-electric-car-through-a-car-wash\/#Why_take_your_electric_vehicle_to_a_car_wash\" >Why\u00a0 take your electric vehicle to a car wash\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash\/guide\/can-i-take-my-electric-car-through-a-car-wash\/#How_to_prep_your_electric_car_before_taking_it_through_automated_car_wash_tunnels\" >How to prep your electric car before taking it through automated car wash tunnels\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash\/guide\/can-i-take-my-electric-car-through-a-car-wash\/#How_to_prep_your_car_if_youre_using_a_roll-over_car_wash_or_jet_washer\" >How to prep your car if you&#8217;re using a roll-over car wash or jet washer?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_my_electric_car_through_a_car_wash\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can I take my electric car through a car wash?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you can take your electric car through a car wash with no worries, as it is completely safe. In fact, you can even wash your EV in different automatic car washes, like roll-overs, tunnels, and jet wash systems, without worrying about any damage. The electric systems, electric motor, and batteries in your car are kept safely inside the car, where there can be no water intrusion. This is also the reason why you can take your hybrid cars through a car wash.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_take_your_electric_vehicle_to_a_car_wash\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why\u00a0 take your electric vehicle to a car wash\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Electric vehicles undergo rigorous weather tests before they hit the market. What&#8217;s more, during the testing process, electric cars undergo a procedure called a soak test in which the vehicle is put through flood levels of rain to check for any leaks or damages. Like we mentioned earlier, all the electrical components in the car are covered and protected to prevent water damage, which means you can take your vehicle through a car wash without any worries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prep_your_electric_car_before_taking_it_through_automated_car_wash_tunnels\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to prep your electric car before taking it through automated car wash tunnels\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the car wash tunnel, once you&#8217;ve placed your wheels in the designated area, make sure to shift the gear to neutral (N). This prevents your wheels from locking, and the vehicle can easily move through the car wash tunnel.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep your ignition on when you&#8217;re inside the car wash tunnel.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before visiting the car wash, make sure your vehicle has a sufficient battery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Turn off the automatic functions in your car before the cleaning process begins. For instance, components like windshield wipers can automatically activate, sensing the water if you don&#8217;t switch them off.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before the car wash process starts, roll up your windows, retract the antenna, and lock all the doors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prep_your_car_if_youre_using_a_roll-over_car_wash_or_jet_washer\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to prep your car if you&#8217;re using a roll-over car wash or jet washer?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your gear should be placed in park (P) when you&#8217;re using a roll-over car wash or a jet washer since you don&#8217;t want the vehicle to move.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Turn off the ignition while using a roll-over car wash and jet washer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do not charge your car while jet-washing it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Start from minimum pressure and then increase it when you&#8217;re jet-washing your car.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before the washing process starts, make sure all the doors and windows are closed. Also, remember to remove any external components fixed to your car.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The verdict\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can get your electric car cleaned at any automated car wash. However, make sure the car wash you visit offers you high-quality cleaning services. To access affordable and top-rated car washes near you, download the Way app or use the Way.com website. The booking process on Way.com is simple and hassle-free. Open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Way.com<\/a>, enter your location, and select a car wash from the list. Next, enter your vehicle details and pay to confirm your booking \u2013 the entire process should be over in under five minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you own an electric car? Are you wondering if you can take your electric car through a car wash? In this post, we&#8217;re answering this often-asked question by electric car owners. Keep reading to know more.\u00a0 It&#8217;s no secret that electric cars are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and convenient to drive. 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