Gone are oil changes, spark plugs, valve adjustments, radiator flushes, etc.

Then there’s the cabin air filter replacement.

And then, well… that’s about it for quite a while.

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Some electric vehicles will recommend a battery coolant fluid flush after about 100,000 miles.

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As for brakes, there’s some more good news.

What’s happening here is that regenerative braking uses the electric motor to help slow the vehicle down.

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In other words, those brake pads will last far longer than what you’re used to.

Everything breaks down eventually.

Then, of course, there are the recalls.

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Replacing a battery is no easy feat, either.

Also, youll be a lot less oily.

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