Electric Car Maintenance

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One of the benefits of owning an electric vehicle is that the maintenance costs are far less than gas-powered vehicle maintenance. The first fully electric Range Rover will be available in 2024 and the brand currently features a lineup of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Before purchasing an electric vehicle of your own, it’s important to understand how electric vehicle maintenance is different from your typical car maintenance.

EV Battery Maintenance

Over time the battery in your EV will experience some wear and tear. Here are a few tips to keep your battery in good shape so it can perform at its best for years to come:

• One thing you can do for the health of your EV battery is to make sure you aren’t exposing the vehicle to extreme temperatures because it can drain your battery and make the charge less efficient. One way to avoid extreme temperatures is to park your car out of the sun during the summer and park in an enclosed parking lot in the winter.
• For maximum efficiency you should actually avoid charging your EV battery to 100%, it’s best to keep it within 20-80%.
• Fast chargers are great to use every now and then, however try not to use them too often because they can deplete your battery quickly and make the charge less efficient.

Brake Maintenance

Wear and tear on your brake pads and discs will happen slower with an electric vehicle, but it will definitely happen eventually. Electric vehicles typically use regenerative braking which means the electric motor is used to slow down the car instead of traditional braking. Make sure to have your brake system inspected periodically to ensure they’re in good working order.

Tire and Wheel Maintenance

Battery packs in electric vehicles typically make the vehicle heavier so the tires are more prone to wear and tear as well. This is why you should make sure to check your tire pressure, inspect the tread, and keep up with tire alignment.

Fluid Maintenance

Another bonus of owning an EV is that you won’t have to worry about oil changes. However, there are other fluids that will require maintenance now and then such as:

• Coolant
• Brake fluid
• Windshield washing fluid

Filter Maintenance

Although you won’t have to change fuel filters, engine air filters, or oil filters EV’s still have cabin filters and HVAC filters that need to be replaced periodically. It’s important to keep up with filter changes so that you can avoid dust and debris contaminating important components of your electric vehicle.

Electric Land Rover Maintenance in Freeport

If you currently own an electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid electric Land Rover, schedule a service appointment at our Freeport service center. Our certified service technicians want your vehicle to run smoothly for years to come just as much as you do.

If you have any questions or would like more information about electric vehicle maintenance, feel free to contact us online today.

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