What Regular Maintenance Does an EV Require?
Electric vehicles dont require a lot of maintenance, but that doesnt mean theyre completely maintenance free.
Are EVs More Expensive to Maintain Than Gas Vehicles?
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For example, the Chevy Bolt EV and gasoline-powered Chevy Impala.
EV owners only need to worry about six of those items.
Are EVs More Expensive to Repair Than Gas Vehicles?
Beyond maintenance, EVs and gasoline-powered vehicles are fairly similar in terms of the cost associated with performing repairs.
EV motors are expensive to replace, but they are usually designed to outlast the vehicle itself.
Repair costs are also similar.
What About Batteries and Electronics?
EVs do have some very expensive components, like battery packs and various electronic controls.
Most manufacturers also offer a significant warranty on the battery packs of around eight years and 100,000 miles.
*^2 Not all ICE vehicles have timing belts.
