Charged Up! The LKQ Electriq Blog
Your Source for Electric & Hybrid Advice, News and Updates From LKQ Electriq
Welcome to Charged Up! from LKQ Electriq
Whether you’re driving a Tesla, Porsche, BMW or any EV model, we share real-world insights from our workshop to help you get the most from your electric or hybrid vehicle.
From battery diagnostics to charging faults, our expert technicians break down complex issues into clear, practical advice – backed by real case studies.
Cedar Electric Partners with LKQ to Launch LKQ Electriq – Powering EV Battery Repair Across the UK
We’re proud to announce a major milestone in our journey: Cedar Electric has partnered with LKQ to launch LKQ Electriq - a new venture dedicated to making EV battery and high-voltage component repair more accessible across the UK.Electric vehicles are here to stay -...
Repairing EV Batteries, Not Replacing Them: The Sustainable Future We’re Building at LKQ Electriq
As the UK accelerates toward net-zero transport, the conversation is shifting from “how do we electrify?” to “how do we sustain it?” At LKQ Electriq, we believe the answer lies in repair-first thinking, especially when it comes to EV batteries. By remanufacturing and...
The Real Cost of EV Battery Replacements: What Every Tesla Owner Should Know
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, one question still lingers for many drivers: What happens if the battery fails? At Cedar Electric, we hear this concern regularly—from first-time EV owners to longtime Tesla drivers, especially around fixing a Tesla...
Can My Tesla Tyre With Foam Sound Deadening be Puncture Repaired?
So you have a Tesla Tyre puncture and need to find out if we can repair it, despite having foam sound deadening. Not all Tesla tyres are fitted with sound deadening. The purpose of the sound deadening is to reduce the road noise by approximately 9 decibels. Therefore,...
Why Does My Electric Vehicle Have Poor Range?
If you find yourself struggling with your poor electric vehicle range, here are ten top tips on how you could improve the range.1. Tyre InflationUnder inflated tyres will cause more rolling resistance to the vehicle. This means the energy used to move the vehicle will...
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