But do they really?
It’s a common question and comment thrown around in the debate between gas-powered cars and electric vehicles.
Is Maintenance Cheaper on EVs?
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Anotherreportfrom the Department of Energy explains that the savings are nearly 40% if you buy an EV.
On an EV, it’s closer to $0.06, if not less.
There are over 20 commonly serviced components of a regular car engine that EVs don’t need.
And those are just the common ones.
If you look at the bigger picture, most gas vehicles have hundreds and hundreds of moving parts.
Overall, you’ll have less to maintain, repair, and worry about with an EV.
Here’s Why
They don’t call dealerships the “stealership” for nothing.
If your transmission goes out, you’ll spend several thousands of dollars on a hefty repair bill.
Fun fact, EVs don’t have transmissions.
The single electric motor doesn’t have to change and shift gears as speeds increase.
And that’s just when we’re talking about repairs, let alone maintenance.
But what about the brakes?
In fact, brake wear is significantly less in an EV thanks to regenerative braking.
A prime example is new tires or the occasional tire rotation.
Then again, you should be rotating the tires with somewhat frequency on any vehicle.
Or, in some situations, getting a tire alignment.
Aside from that, you’ll also want to do a few other regular maintenance tasks.
Electric vehicles do have a lot of fuses, so that could be a maintenance issue.
Then again, so does a regular car.
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Perhaps the biggest “maintenance” aspect of an electric vehicle is its battery.
And yes, a battery could fail, but that’s what the warranty is for.
All EVs in the United States come with an 8-year or longer battery warranty, as required by law.
Electric vehicles have heat pumps and cooling systems to keep the batteries at optimal temperatures.
