Do Electric Vehicles Require Less Service and Maintenance?

We all know how much an electric vehicle can reduce your carbon footprint. Driving an electric vehicle can also reduce your time spent at our service center. We’re outlining the MINI service your electric vehicle needs at MINI of Wesley Chapel.

What Type of Service Does an Electric Vehicle Need?

There are a multitude of maintenance tasks that an electric vehicle needs to have completed regularly. It’s important to read your owner’s manual to acquaint yourself with your vehicle and its recommended maintenance tasks and schedule.

• Inspect the battery
• Rotate the tires
• Replace the filters
• Replace the windshield wiper blades
• Fill (and routinely replace) the fluids under the hood

How Often Do They Need Maintenance?

As we mentioned, it’s important to check your owner’s manual to see the recommended maintenance schedule for your electric vehicle. As a general guideline, we recommend scheduling auto maintenance for your electric vehicle twice a year.

While it may not need as many preventative maintenance tasks, a service appointment includes a multi-point inspection by our trained technicians. This helps ensure that your vehicle is working efficiently and is reliable.

Do Gasoline-Powered Vehicles Need More Maintenance?

When comparing a gasoline-powered vehicle to an electric vehicle, a gas-powered vehicle has over two dozen extra mechanical components that it needs to operate. Naturally, this means that an electric vehicle can be way more affordable to service.

There simply aren’t as many parts that you need to maintain or replace. Plus, gas-powered vehicles use preventative fluids such as engine oil, that an electric vehicle doesn’t need. Some don’t even need transmission fluid either.

Are you overdue for maintenance? Reach out to our MINI dealership in Wesley Chapel, FL to schedule an appointment today!