EV maintenance
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Anonymous
| If you have an EV, what maintenance do you do? I just got one (not a Tesla), and the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule still has recommended visits for tire rotation, changing the air filter, and multipoint inspections. Do your cars have similar? Are you actually doing them? What is the cost? I thought EVs were basically maintenance free. |
Anonymous
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Less maintenance doesn’t mean no maintenance.
Cabin filter, tire rotation, and inspections are not a big deal |
Anonymous
| You don’t need to do maintenance related to gas engine and transmission, which is basically oil changes and transmission fluid changes. You will need to do everything else, brakes, tires, suspension, etc. Tire rotation is $20, change cabin filter is another $20. You can skip both if you want, not critical |
Anonymous
| Dealers are reportedly worried that reduced maintenance on EV's will impact their service business. But they regularly recommend extra maintenance, not manufacturer-mandated, for gas cars. I don't see why they wouldn't do the same for EV's in order to preserve their revenue stream. |
Anonymous
| Do you also need to maintain your home ev charger? Like if you don't charge your ev frequently do you have to check on it or does it just sit idle like any other outlet? |
Anonymous
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I've had mine for 5 years now. I take it for safety inspections (legally required) and do tire checks. I replaced a cabin air filter myself. I had to replace the windshield but that was due to a rock on the road and not to do with it being an EV.
My charger is still working fine with no major maintenance. |
Anonymous
It is just like any other outlet. Get the windshield insurance. All EV windshields get rock breaks for some reason. |
Anonymous
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Cabin air filter you can do yourself after learning about it on YouTube.
If you use one pedal driving you will be able to go a very long time before replacing brakes. |