Electric vehicles are famous for not requiring as much maintenance as their ICE counterparts. However, this does not mean you can keep your EV on the road without any upkeep whatsoever. As a new EV owner, there are common repairs that you should be aware of to prevent serious damage to your zero-emission asset. Continue reading to find out.
Tire maintenance
Everybody gets a flat tire, whether they drive EVs or not. However, as an EV owner, you should pay more attention to your tires. This is because electric cars put more stress on their tires because of the extra weight of the battery. Hence, your tires are likely to wear out faster.
Therefore you should regularly check your tire pressure and keep a spare.
Regenerative brake failure
Regenerative braking allows you to top up your battery as you drive. This type of braking may sometimes fail and begin to malfunction, even though they are more durable than traditional brakes. When failure happens and you do not repair your brakes, you risk damaging the brake rotors. It also poses a threat to you and others on the road. So if you have been in an accident recently, let a professional confirm your brakes are in good order.
Battery replacement
This is the most expensive procedure that can be undertaken on an EV because batteries are by far the most expensive component of an EV. However, the good news is that this is not a common occurrence because the batteries are durable and last a long time. In fact, you might never replace the battery throughout your EV’s lifetime. You must, however, keep in mind that it could happen and work to prevent this by practicing good battery hygiene. This includes not charging your battery to its maximum level or depleting it down to zero.
Battery cable replacement
Cables wear out over time, including the ones in your EV. Inspect them as regularly as you can for signs they need attention because they can lead to severe problems if neglected.
Fluids
It is true that EVs do not have anything to do with liquid fuel because you only need to charge the battery. However, you are not done completely with fluids. You still have to top up your brake fluid at about 4-5 year intervals, coolant every 3 years, and windshield wiper fluid every year or between 5,000 and 7,000 miles.
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