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title: "EV Storage: Storing an Electric Car for the Winter or Longer"
description: "Storing an electric vehicle for a winter, a trip or longer: state of charge, a plug or no plug, the 12-volt battery and what to ask a storage facility before you book."
url: https://car-storage.ca/vehicles/ev-storage/
last_updated: 2026-10-24
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# Electric vehicle storage

An EV needs no oil change or fuel stabilizer before storage. It needs the right charge level, a plan for the small 12-volt battery, and ideally a plug. Tell us the car and how long, and we look for space that fits.

## What matters for an EV

- Charge level: Most makers suggest storing at a middle charge, not full and not near empty. Check your manual for the exact range.
- A plug, or not: Some makers suggest leaving the car plugged in with a charge limit set. Few storage spots have a plug, so ask in the request.
- The 12-volt battery: It runs the computers and locks. If it dies, the car may not wake up. Ask about a tender for it.
- Cold: Range drops in the cold and the battery may use energy to protect itself. Indoor storage limits that.
- Weight: EVs are heavy. Set the tires to the right pressure, and check the floor or lift limits for stacked storage.

## What it costs

- [Indoor storage, unheated](https://car-storage.ca/storage/indoor-car-storage/): from $110/month
- [Heated or climate-controlled indoor](https://car-storage.ca/storage/heated-car-storage/): from $150/month
- [Private drive-up unit, 10 x 20 ft](https://car-storage.ca/storage/private-garage-unit/): from $120/month
- [Battery tender while stored](https://car-storage.ca/services/car-storage-preparation/): from $20/month

Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published storage rates and market estimates, October 2026. The facility, your car and the dates set the final price.

A spot with a plug costs extra where it exists. Ask for it in the request.

## EV questions

**Can I leave my EV unplugged all winter?**

Usually, at a middle charge. The car loses a little charge each month. Read the [EV long-term storage guide](https://car-storage.ca/guides/ev-long-term-storage/) and your owner’s manual.

**Do storage facilities allow EVs?**

Most do. A few underground garages have rules about EVs or charging. We ask before we send an option.

## Related

- [Storing an electric car long term](https://car-storage.ca/guides/ev-long-term-storage/)
- [Indoor car storage](https://car-storage.ca/storage/indoor-car-storage/)
- [Storage for a second car when you live in a condo](https://car-storage.ca/vehicles/condo-second-car-storage/)

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