Your EV has parts that are prone to wear
Contrary to popular belief, your electric vehicle still has several components that require regular inspection, servicing and sometimes repair.
Electric vehicle parts which are prone to wear
Parts such as brakes, tyres and suspension elements are all subject to wear. They should be checked regularly and replaced if necessary. Below we explain per category why this part is prone to wear and what needs to be replaced in some cases.
Brakes & Tyres on your EV
An electric car is generally heavier than a petrol or diesel vehicle. This has to do with the heavy battery pack. In addition, thanks to a higher power available immediately (more torque) electric cars can generally accelerate faster than fuel cars. This tempts many EV drivers to accelerate quickly, for example at a traffic light or intersection, more often than before. Due to all these factors, your car tyres and your brake pads and discs can wear out faster than what you are used to.
On the contrary, users driving more gently and leveraging regenerative braking power at its maximum will hardly use their brakes. And in the context of Australian weather, this can lead to costly issues in the long run. Your driving style will impact a lot of the maintenance required, but it will still be required to avoid costly future repairs and maintain your vehicles resale value.
Filters and Wiper Blades
As with any other vehicle, windscreen wipers also need to be replaced periodically on electric cars. This prevents dangerous situations such as poor visibility due to old wiper blades. We recommend replacing them annually.
Same for filters installed on your vehicle such as the cabin air filter. It is recommended to replace these filters every 2 years to ensure proper filtration and efficiency of your air conditioning system. A lack of maintenance of your air conditioning system could impact your vehicle's effective range!
Suspension
Electric vehicles pose unique challenges for suspension maintenance due to factors such as weight distribution from heavy batteries, regenerative braking systems, altered driving dynamics, and the complexity of advanced suspension technologies. To ensure optimal performance and safety, your EV’s suspension should be regularly inspected for signs of wear like leaks or damaged components. Additionally, maintaining proper wheel alignment and balancing, checking fluid levels, and staying current with software updates are crucial steps to safeguarding suspension integrity and enhancing driving experience, particularly in winter conditions.