Electric vehicles (EVs) generally require less frequent maintenance than gasoline-powered cars for components like engines and transmissions, but some tasks need comparable or different attention intervals:
- Tire rotation frequency
EVs often require tire rotations every 7,500 miles, similar to many gasoline cars, but may experience more frequent tire wear due to instant torque and heavier battery weight, necessitating closer monitoring (implied by multiple sources discussing tire emphasis). - Battery system checks
While battery coolant systems typically require longer intervals (e.g., 150,000 miles/5 years for full coolant replacement), routine battery inspections are recommended every six months to check for leaks and performance, which isn’t analogous in gasoline vehicles. - Underbody flushing
EVs need bi-annual underbody rinsing with plain water to remove road salt and corrosive materials, a task not formally scheduled for most gasoline cars (though regionally advised). - Software updates
EVs require regular over-the-air or dealer-installed software updates, a maintenance category absent in traditional vehicles.
While EVs eliminate oil changes, spark plug replacements, and emission system maintenance, they introduce battery thermal management and high-voltage system inspections. Gasoline vehicles have no direct equivalent to tire sealant expiration checks or accelerator pedal binding inspections specified in EV schedules. Most sources agree EVs retain traditional maintenance needs for tires, brakes, and suspension, but with reduced brake wear due to regenerative braking.
Note: The term “more frequently” applies primarily to software updates and specific inspections (e.g., battery), while many physical components actually need less frequent attention.
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