My EV battery has a desiccant filter that needs to be changed once a year. The fluid in the final drive needs to be checked for contamination. The annual service/checks are about 1/8th the cost of my ICE vehicle of the same brand.
I always take out a servicing package with a new car. The cost for a 3-year deal for my Hyundai IONIQ 5, including its first MOT, was a fraction of the cost of servicing my Mitsubishi PHEV over the same period. Plus, some manufacturers tie in annual servicing to the warranty conditions.
ICE Technicians are in high demand here in the US. For every graduating tech there are 5.3 jobs waiting to be filled. With more EVs hitting the road everyday how is the workforce going to be able to keep up?
Hi Martin I just started watching your videos it's very enjoyable and very knowledgeable information. Talking specifically to servicing do you feel it's worth investing in the service contract for an EV. What are your thoughts. I'm in the process of buying an ionic 5.
That's hard to say, it'll really be down to personal choice. But there's so little to go wrong with EVs that it's really worth thinking about before signing up. Suppose it depends on whether or not having the service contract gives you peace of mind that's worth more than the cost of it. Thanks for the comment, and glad you enjoy the videos!
Good Benefits all from the perspective of buying new within the warranty period.. once the warranty expires .. wonder how the Used EV market will fair.. since engines are sealed units could be costly.
I would like to know over how many miles of normal driving can you expect to receive from the OEM tires that are on a well aligned electric vehicle.🤷🏼♂️
I have just replaced the original front tyres on my Renault Zoe at 30,000 miles. The rear tyres still have plenty of tread and I expect to get 40,000 miles out of them, possibly more?
@@malcolmfowler8972 Thanks for the feed back. Do you have any comparison to an ICE vehicle of same size tire? I just don’t know how good the tire compounds have gotten for tread wear ratings while maintaining grip which are usually the two counter opposed ratings on a tire to the another. Get them too hard to last longer and they’ll squeal under the least bit of a turn.
@@garyclark6747 I always drove small hatchback ICE cars which had narrower tyres than my Zoe so I can't give a direct comparison. The Zoe tyres don't squeal (not when driven normally) and the grip seems fine. Despite reading that EV's wear out tyres faster than ICE cars I haven't found that to be the case. You just need to make sure tyres fitted to EV's are of the correct specification for the extra weight of an EV.
Good question Gary. One of the guys on the team here replaced front tyres of a LEAF 30 at about 60,000km and is still on the back originals at nearly 100,000km! All depends on how you drive I suppose!
I have a retired certified tech work on my Tesla 3. He highly recommends 30K oil and filter changes on the drive units. Also says that the annual service is extremely important. While doing the brake caliper service he also checks the wear pattern on the tires and torques the suspension mounting bolts. He recommends a weighted wheel alignment primarily after the first year from new as it is his observation that the factory alignment has not been very precise. He feels that a lot of the early tire replacement has been due to alignment issues.
I took my EV for its second service last week, it took them an hour and charged me £227.72, £187 was for labour? My first service on my EV was under £73! I queered the cost of my second service and asked why the labour was so high - That's the price of the service was their answer! My EV has only done 10.000 miles in just over 2 years, I drive my EV on eco, I stay within the speed limits, yet I received an advisory saying that my back brake pads and discs will need replaced within 6 months? EVs were meaning to help save the ozone/earth, but it will cost us EV owners, while others drive around in smelly fumed bangers! It isn't going too work!
If any of that is true, what did they actually service. I have a 2015 Fiat 500e since 2018, no service, 1 alignment, no prob. Sounds like you did much more than the scheduled maintenance for most EVs, if even that's not a rip off. It sounds like you handed your wallet to the dealer and said do what you need to, or this is all made up. Even my BMW I3 dealer maintenance is cheaper
If you have a Tesla you dont bother. I spoke with a Tesla mechanic and he told me they had a Model S with 300,000 miles on the clock in the work shop and it had the original brake pads.
I don't even know when my first service is on my ID.3. Every time I go to look it up I get distracted by something else. Must buckle down and find out.
@@BestElectricVehicle Hmm, I doubt if there is any work required either. Servicing is entirely covered during my 3 year lease, including any tyre replacements, due to wear, by £4 per month.
Wow so EV cars are basically more durable, not having to change brakes for years is a plus and the amount of less moving parts than a car that’s amazing bring on the future!!!
My EV battery has a desiccant filter that needs to be changed once a year. The fluid in the final drive needs to be checked for contamination. The annual service/checks are about 1/8th the cost of my ICE vehicle of the same brand.
I always take out a servicing package with a new car. The cost for a 3-year deal for my Hyundai IONIQ 5, including its first MOT, was a fraction of the cost of servicing my Mitsubishi PHEV over the same period. Plus, some manufacturers tie in annual servicing to the warranty conditions.
You got an IONIQ5...jealous! Good point about the servicing tie-in! Thanks for the comment Chris!
ICE Technicians are in high demand here in the US. For every graduating tech there are 5.3 jobs waiting to be filled. With more EVs hitting the road everyday how is the workforce going to be able to keep up?
Good point, plenty of challenges ahead as the transition is made. Perhaps governments need to anticipate a bit better! Thanks for the comment!
They🎉 cant
That's pretty bold writing on the wall accommodation take their money for training without an exit plan
Unscrew the top on the washer fluid jug...
Drive to the tire shop.
Brakes - present, check.
M' Bolt weighs 3,600 lb
Hi Martin I just started watching your videos it's very enjoyable and very knowledgeable information. Talking specifically to servicing do you feel it's worth investing in the service contract for an EV. What are your thoughts. I'm in the process of buying an ionic 5.
That's hard to say, it'll really be down to personal choice. But there's so little to go wrong with EVs that it's really worth thinking about before signing up. Suppose it depends on whether or not having the service contract gives you peace of mind that's worth more than the cost of it. Thanks for the comment, and glad you enjoy the videos!
@@BestElectricVehicle hi Martin thanks for commenting we did end up doing it for just having a piece of mind.. thanks and keep up the great videos
Good Benefits all from the perspective of buying new within the warranty period.. once the warranty expires .. wonder how the Used EV market will fair.. since engines are sealed units could be costly.
I bought two used EVs in 2018, still owned them it was a great deal
I would like to know over how many miles of normal driving can you expect to receive from the OEM tires that are on a well aligned electric vehicle.🤷🏼♂️
I have just replaced the original front tyres on my Renault Zoe at 30,000 miles. The rear tyres still have plenty of tread and I expect to get 40,000 miles out of them, possibly more?
@@malcolmfowler8972 Thanks for the feed back. Do you have any comparison to an ICE vehicle of same size tire? I just don’t know how good the tire compounds have gotten for tread wear ratings while maintaining grip which are usually the two counter opposed ratings on a tire to the another. Get them too hard to last longer and they’ll squeal under the least bit of a turn.
@@garyclark6747 I always drove small hatchback ICE cars which had narrower tyres than my Zoe so I can't give a direct comparison.
The Zoe tyres don't squeal (not when driven normally) and the grip seems fine. Despite reading that EV's wear out tyres faster than ICE cars I haven't found that to be the case. You just need to make sure tyres fitted to EV's are of the correct specification for the extra weight of an EV.
Good question Gary. One of the guys on the team here replaced front tyres of a LEAF 30 at about 60,000km and is still on the back originals at nearly 100,000km! All depends on how you drive I suppose!
Key words, well aligned. Most aren't hence excessive tire wear.
Think worth mentioning gearbox oil charge at 90thousand miles.Also some garages issue service reports that are incorrect
I have a retired certified tech work on my Tesla 3. He highly recommends 30K oil and filter changes on the drive units. Also says that the annual service is extremely important. While doing the brake caliper service he also checks the wear pattern on the tires and torques the suspension mounting bolts. He recommends a weighted wheel alignment primarily after the first year from new as it is his observation that the factory alignment has not been very precise. He feels that a lot of the early tire replacement has been due to alignment issues.
I took my EV for its second service last week, it took them an hour and charged me £227.72, £187 was for labour? My first service on my EV was under £73! I queered the cost of my second service and asked why the labour was so high - That's the price of the service was their answer! My EV has only done 10.000 miles in just over 2 years, I drive my EV on eco, I stay within the speed limits, yet I received an advisory saying that my back brake pads and discs will need replaced within 6 months? EVs were meaning to help save the ozone/earth, but it will cost us EV owners, while others drive around in smelly fumed bangers! It isn't going too work!
If any of that is true, what did they actually service. I have a 2015 Fiat 500e since 2018, no service, 1 alignment, no prob. Sounds like you did much more than the scheduled maintenance for most EVs, if even that's not a rip off. It sounds like you handed your wallet to the dealer and said do what you need to, or this is all made up. Even my BMW I3 dealer maintenance is cheaper
If you have a Tesla you dont bother. I spoke with a Tesla mechanic and he told me they had a Model S with 300,000 miles on the clock in the work shop and it had the original brake pads.
So checking the tyres, suspension and brakes; replacing the air filters… So nothing that a dummy can’t do. So why does servicing EV’s cost so much?
You don’t. You buy an ICE vehicle that any competent mechanic can service.
Mhh I wanted to get an EV, but if I can't service it myself then I think Il stick with my petrol engine for a little longer.
You don't need to service it yourself, odd reasoning
I don't even know when my first service is on my ID.3. Every time I go to look it up I get distracted by something else. Must buckle down and find out.
Would be good to know alright! Although it'll probably not need any work to speak of! Thanks Andy!
@@BestElectricVehicle Hmm, I doubt if there is any work required either. Servicing is entirely covered during my 3 year lease, including any tyre replacements, due to wear, by £4 per month.
Wow so EV cars are basically more durable, not having to change brakes for years is a plus and the amount of less moving parts than a car that’s amazing bring on the future!!!
Stop misleading people. EVS are much more to maintain.
Based on nothing versus many of us have owned EVs for years