Electric Vehicles (EVs): Less Maintenance doesn’t Equal No Maintenance

Since EVs have fewer complex parts than a conventionally powered vehicle, they require less preventive maintenance.  However, over the past year, there has been an increase in the number of electric vehicles visiting Jiffy Lube service centers for a variety of services including state inspections, tires, brakes, and windshield wipers. 

Electric vehicles need many of the same maintenance services as traditional vehicles – tire rotation, repair, and replacement; brake inspection and brake fluid exchange; windshield wiper replacement, cabin air filter replacement, 12V battery cleaning and replacement; and key FOB battery replacement. 

While EVs may cost more to purchase than their conventionally powered counterparts, they are generally less expensive to maintain. Not only is at-home charging more economical than filling up at the pump, EVs can have lower long-term maintenance costs.

EV manufacturers eliminated more than two dozen mechanical components. Therefore, servicing those components is not necessary. If switching to an EV, you can say goodbye to:

• Tune-ups
• Oil changes
• Cooling system flushes
• Transmission servicing 
• Replacing the air filter, spark plugs, and drive belts

So, what maintenance does an electric car need? A few services EV drivers can expect include:
• Tire rotation
• Checking pressure in tires
• Cabin air filter replacement
• Wiper blade replacement
• Washer fluid top off

Beyond this routine maintenance, an EV will require additional services throughout its lifetime, including:
• Tire replacement
• Wheel alignment (may be necessary if the car pulls to one side or is exhibiting 

        uneven tire wear.
• Brake service
• Replacement of steering and suspension components, hoses, headlamps, 

        taillights, etc.

• Battery pack – this is by far your car’s costliest component 

Different Makes and Models Have Different Requirements
To determine the specifics as to what maintenance does an electric car need, you should refer to your vehicle owner’s manual. Everything should be spelled out clearly, including what periodic checks and services must be performed to keep the vehicle’s warranty in effect. If you can’t find your owner’s manual, or if you have questions, please feel free to reach out to a trained Jiffy Lube® technician for answers.

A Leader In Vehicle Maintenance For More Than 40 Years, Jiffy Lube Can Also Provide Your EV Maintenance
Bring your EV to Jiffy Lube® locations nationwide. Here 

you’ll find trained technicians with access to up-to-date information on caring for electric vehicles. You can expect the technician to: 

• Ask you questions about your driving style
• Perform a complete visual inspection of key EV components and service points
• Present you with service recommendations based on this visual inspection and 

        OEM (original equipment manufacturer) recommendations 
• Recommend a more complete inspection, if needed
• No work will be performed without your approval

At Jiffy Lube, we’re experts at keeping your EV vehicle running smoothly with services and diagnostics performed at Jiffy Lube Idaho.  

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