Tire Rotation Service

Just like any other vehicle, EVs require tire rotation, and this service is more important for them since they have a heavy footing due to their huge batteries. They also exert a lot of torque on their wheels.

Brake Fluid Service

Most of the braking on an EV is by regenerative braking, and during this action, the normal mechanical brakes are not in use. However, Electric vehicles still come with your typical brake pads and discs, that work with the same hydraulic fluid found on your typical combustion engine vehicle. Over extensive use, you will still need to perform a brake fluid flush.

Coolant Service

Electric vehicles do not come with an engine; however, they still need coolant to cool down their massive batteries, which could otherwise be a potential fire hazard. The intervals for flushing EV coolants vary. For instance, Tesla Model 3 requires a coolant flush every four years or 50,000 miles while the Chevy Bolt requires the same flush for every 150,000 miles.

Brake Service

Apart from the brake fluid service, your Electric vehicle requires a brake pad and brake disc service periodically. Their service intervals mainly depend on how often, how hard you drive your vehicle and the regeneration settings on your vehicle for your local area terrain.

Battery Maintenance and Care

Your EV’s battery is comparable to a regular car’s engine when it comes to cost and value. For starters, it’s the heaviest assembly on the EV, a big factor when it comes to resale value and perhaps the most expensive component. Therefore, if you own an EV or are looking to buy one, take care of it like you would with a regular engine knowing that it could suffer damage sitting in too cold or too hot temperatures for too long. Owners are also advised to avoid letting their batteries go completely dead, or charging their vehicles too often or too much.