Parts specific to electric vehicles are not subject to special maintenance.

Ditto for the battery, whose cells do not require any regular maintenance.

In addition, unlike a thermal model, the motor of an electric car does not have to be lubricated.

During a maintenance, the work of the mechanic will mainly consist in establishing an electronic diagnosis and checking various elements common with the other vehicles (the running gear in particular), as well as the condition of the "consumables" (wiper blades , air conditioning charging, pollen filter, brake discs and pads, service battery, etc.).

Fewer breakdowns

Another advantage of the simplicity of operation of an electric car is a reduction in the number of breakdowns.

In 2021, the German Automobile Club (ADAC) published a study on this subject.

According to the conclusions of the report, the electrical components represent less than 5% of the breakdowns identified.

By way of comparison, mechanical problems represent 16% of breakdowns on a thermal vehicle.

Let us add that within the framework of a vast investigation, the American association Consumer Reports revealed that the budget maintenance of an electric car was divided by two compared to its thermal equivalent.

The owner of an electric car would thus save an average of nearly €4,000 over the entire lifespan of his vehicle.

Yes, but…

This is rather encouraging, but “brakes” remain: electric cars are still very expensive to buy and do not always have sufficient autonomy in the eyes of all.

Not to mention that given their growing success, the number of "supply" points may quickly prove to be insufficient.

Particularly in town, where the electric car is however justified the most, and during the great “crossovers” of the summer.

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