Does an electric car still need a service schedule?
Fewer powertrain maintenance items do not mean there is nothing to inspect or maintain. What information should an owner use for the actual car?
EVVerity explains
A closer look
Follow the manufacturer’s schedule
Use the maintenance requirements for the model, year and market. Brakes, tyres and other vehicle systems still require attention; some battery systems also have specified thermal-system maintenance. Do not create a universal service interval from another owner’s experience.
Budget from the specified work
Ask for quotes for upcoming scheduled work and known inspection findings. Separate required maintenance from optional packages. This produces a more useful budget than either assuming zero servicing or copying the service cost of an unrelated petrol car.
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