Lower maintenance and repair costs

Electric vehicles (EVs) generally have lower maintenance and repair costs compared to gasoline-powered cars due to several factors, including:

Fewer moving parts: Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts compared to gasoline cars, which means there are fewer components that can wear out or break down. For example, the drivetrain in a gas vehicle typically contains 2,000+ moving parts, whereas the drivetrain in an EV contains around 20.

Regenerative braking: Regenerative brakes use the car’s electric motors to slow the vehicle, reclaiming the energy back into the battery. This is far more efficient than traditional friction braking and help prolong the life of the car’s brakes. While using regenerative braking is best, EV owners should have their brakes serviced each year to ensure they are maintained and freely moving. We recommend doing this service each spring when changing to summer tires and the winter salt has dissipated.

No oil changes: Electric vehicles do not require oil changes, which can save drivers time and money on maintenance.

Lower operating temperatures: Electric vehicles operate at lower temperatures than gasoline cars, which reduces wear and tear on components.

EV tires, suspension, glass and brakes can all be serviced by any auto service provider.

Once your vehicle is out of warranty there are repair shops in St. John’s that can perform vehicle repairs.

Many models have no scheduled maintenance so do your homework before paying the excessive amount for a dealership maintenance package.

Software updates: Most electric vehicles can receive software updates via Wi-Fi, which can fix issues and add new features without the need for a trip to the dealership.

During your warranty, repairs will be made by the dealer but more serious issues like high voltage issues for all brands may take additional time to repair. You should request a loaner vehicle according to the warranty terms.

Are the batteries expensive to replace?

  1. The battery of an electric car is made up of many smaller batteries.
  2. As those cells degrade your range will reduce slightly.
  3. Many EV repair shops are beginning to rebuild battery packs for a fraction of the cost of a full new battery pack.
  4. The degradation of the newer battery technologies is so minimal that most people will never replace or have their battery serviced.
  5. All EVs contain a small 12V battery to control the assessories which may need to be changed every 5 years or so.

Longevity Tips: Washing your EV regularly is one of the best

Long Drives & Fast Charging

Fast chargers are often used on long trips and quick top offs. DC Fast Charging can get many EV batteries charged to 80 percent in under 30 minutes.

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