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Home Advice Are Electric Cars Low-Maintenance?
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ByChris Hardesty06/29/2023 4:00pm
Electric cars (EVs) typically require less maintenance than vehicles with internal combustion engines. The electric motors that propel EVs have fewer moving parts than gas engines. Having fewer components means they need minimal maintenance.
Drivers should always follow the maintenance guidance in the owner’s manual. EV tires are rotated regularly. Changing the cabin air filter is also on a typical electric vehicle maintenance schedule.
However, EV drivers don’t need to worry about motor oil or transmission fluid in their cars. There aren’t many fluids to monitor in an EV — thermal management coolant for its battery pack, windshield washing fluid, and brake fluid. Speaking of brakes, regenerative braking reduces wear and tear on an electric car’s brake pads, making their replacement less frequent than for gas cars.
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Chris Hardesty is Senior Advice Editor for Cox Automotive. He edits and writes articles for Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book advising consumers on the financial aspects of buying and selling cars, educating shoppers on safety features in today’s automobiles, and sharing maintenance and ownership tips. Chris spent nearly three decades in newspapers, including leading research departments at The… Read more about Chris Hardesty
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