Electric Vehicle Tools and Equipment | UK Sales & Support

Electric vehicle tools and equipment for workshops, including insulated high-voltage toolsets, safety kits, mats, gloves, lifts and testers, with BWS sales, technical advice and equipment servicing.

  • Battery lifts for EV pack removal (1,200–1,500 kg)
  • Insulated toolsets, gloves and electrician safety matting
  • Charging cables, battery testers and rescue poles
  • UK-based BWS sales, technical advice and equipment support

1000s of products

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Technical Support

EV Charging Cables
EV Charging Cables
EV Battery Lifts & Trolleys
EV Battery Lifts & Trolleys
EV Insulated Tools
EV Insulated Tools
EV Safety Equipment
EV Safety Equipment

Engineer Advice

Dan Jennings

Dan Jennings says

I work with tools and equipment for electric and hybrid vehicles on a daily basis. In a workshop I use battery lifts and support posts to remove and stabilise battery packs, insulated hand tools and 1,000 V‑rated gloves when isolating high‑voltage systems, and chargers and testers for diagnostics and state‑of‑charge checks. Key technical considerations are insulation and load capacity: confirm the insulation rating of tools and gloves matches the vehicle system and ensure any mobile battery lift is rated for the pack weight and its centre of gravity. Compatibility of charging leads and test equipment with the vehicle inlet and battery chemistry is also important. A common issue I see is inadequate exclusion zones — gates, chains and matting are often omitted or damaged — and contaminated gloves or mats that reduce protection. Used correctly, these items give reliable protection and make routine EV maintenance and diagnosis safer and more efficient.

Dan Jennings, Senior Engineer

Technical Details

EV and hybrid work demands tools and engineered controls rather than ad hoc kit. Use insulated hand tools and gloves rated for high voltage — our high‑voltage sets protect up to 1,000 V — combined with rubber matting and clear exclusion barriers. Match lifts and battery supports to the battery mass and use purpose‑built testers for AGM/EFB and stop‑start batteries. When selecting kit, prioritise voltage rating, mechanical capacity and visible isolation/signage for safe, repeatable workshop procedures.

  • Choose insulated tools and gloves rated to the system voltage (up to 1,000 V where required).
  • Select battery lifts and supports with capacity above actual battery mass and use heavy‑duty bases.
  • Use testers specified for AGM/EFB and stop‑start batteries to avoid misdiagnosis.
  • Set up exclusion zones with chains, barriers and clear warning signs; keep a rescue pole accessible.