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One of the best things about electric vehicles like the bZ4X is that they have fewer moving parts than internal combustion engines. Do electric cars require less maintenance? This implies that there’s less to maintain. Some features that you just don’t need in an EV include pistons, spark plugs, air filters, fuel lines, radiators, and oil changes. What maintenance does an electric car need, however? Electric car maintenance is still something you need to keep on top of, even if there’s less to keep on top of in total. Murrieta EV buyers should keep it here for this handy guide to electric car maintenance!
An electric vehicle is a great long-term investment for Lake Elsinore drivers. One reason for that is the lower cost of electric car maintenance. This shows itself in the sense that there are certain categories of car maintenance you just don’t need when you have an EV. Say goodbye to:
However, one more important aspect of electric car maintenance is staying current on your software updates. Electric cars manage to keep maintenance costs low by vastly improving the software side of things, most importantly through the monitoring of the EV battery. Think of it the way you think of your phone. You don’t want to leave the house with a low battery, do you? When you consistently drive on a low battery, you’re degrading the quality of your EV battery over time. This leads to lower performance and more repair bills in the future.
Do electric cars require less maintenance? Yes, but they still require you keep on top of regularly scheduled maintenance.
A lot of the basics translate from ICE to EV. This includes rotating tires, replacing several of the fluids, and replacing cabin air filters. Here’s a few pieces of information on electric car maintenance you should know about.
EVs don’t wear their brakes as often as ICE vehicles do because of regenerative braking. However, we suggest having a certified technician lubricate your braking system once a year to ensure proper performance.
EVs are heavier than ICE vehicles, so the tires will wear out faster. We recommend inspecting tire tread every six months. You might have to replace your tires every 30,000 miles, compared to 50,000 to 60,000 on ICE vehicle tires. However, you still have lower cost of ownership with an EV.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the United States predicts EV batteries will have service lives between 12 and 15 years in moderate climates. If you live in an extreme environment, reduce that number to 8 to 12 years. We suggest avoiding driving in extreme temperatures, although your EV has cooling and heating systems to regulate battery temperature.
Want to get behind the wheel of an EV? We don’t blame you! The cars of the future are ready for you to experience at Temecula Valley Toyota near Menifee. Check out our service and parts tips to get more insight into the world of EVs or schedule service today to get taken care of.
