Easy Ways to Identify Malfunctions in Electric Cars
solo, Signs of an electric car malfunctioning (system damage) can be recognized through the indicators on the dashboard, vehicle performance, or behavior when charging.
It is important to note that there are several malfunctions that can be fatal if the driver forces the car to continue operating.
Some malfunctions can also cause the system to limit the car’s performance, and can even cause the vehicle to die completely as an anticipatory measure.
Identify malfunctions
Training Director of Safety Defensive Consultant Indonesia (SDCI), Sony Susmana, emphasized that electric car drivers need to recognize signs of malfunctions to prevent unwanted things from happening.
“The risk of malfunctions in electric cars is quite diverse, one of which is fatal when it causes loss of control and causes an accident. Therefore, it is important to understand,” said Sony to , Thursday (23/10/2025).
various malfunctions
Rambo, the head of the Chery Yogyakarta workshop, added that the malfunction of electric cars has many variations, so the signs that appear can be a decrease in performance, a warning light on, until the condition is completely dead.
“Depending on the problem, generally electric car users can find out there is a malfunction when the instrument cluster appears a warning message, it can be a text or a warning symbol,” said Rambo to , Friday (10/24/2025).
malfunction classification
Malfunctions in electric cars are divided into several levels, ranging from light to heavy.
For example, a minor problem can be seen when a warning of a flat tire malfunction appears. “There is a tire symbol with an exclamation mark, this includes a mild malfunction, but consumers should not ignore it to prevent risk. That’s why a warning is sent to the driver through the information screen,” said Rambo.
On the other hand, Rambo mentioned that an example of a severe malfunction is when a malfunction warning appears on the battery.
The causes can vary, ranging from low battery, malfunctions in the system and control, to overheating.
In addition, the driver may also feel a decrease in performance, such as limited power, total death, or still functioning normally.
All of these symptoms are adjusted to the degree of fatality of the malfunction.
“If the car can still drive and there is a malfunctioning warning message, users should not delay going to the workshop or calling the mechanic from the nearest official repair shop to come,” said Rambo.
By recognizing the signs of malfunctions early, the driver can prevent more dangerous situations and ensure that the electric car remains functioning properly.
A small step that can save your life and vehicle.
