Servicing an Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles often have higher sticker prices than vehicles with gas-powered internal combustion engines. To offset the higher sticker prices, EVs have fewer moving parts, which means they have fewer parts to maintain and repair.

A benefit of having an electric vehicle, like a Chevrolet Bolt EV or EUV, is never needing oil changes. Electric vehicles do not have oil because they do not have engines with pistons and other parts that need lubrication, so you’ll never have to visit the dealership for an oil change.

Instead, you’ll need routine maintenance for tire rotations, air filter changes, and battery pack inspections, and Lupient Chevrolet in Bloomington, MN, is the perfect place for routine EV maintenance appointments.

Fewer Moving Parts and Service Visits

Electric vehicles have minimal moving parts. The electric motor relies on a massive battery pack, like the Ultium pack from General Motors - and these parts rarely need servicing.

Most electric vehicles rely on regenerative braking and one-pedal driving, so drivers put less pressure on the brake pedal - extending the life of the brake pads, and reducing the frequency of brake pad replacement. Even better, most public charging stations and many at-home charging devices rely on renewable energy for power, so EVs have a reduced impact on the environment both regarding electricity and replacement parts.

Your service visits will be shorter and less frequent, simply because your EV has fewer moving parts. Some automakers do require visits for software updates, but more manufacturers are sending updates over the air for added convenience. If you need maintenance for your Chevy Bolt EV or EUV, you can schedule your maintenance through our convenient online scheduling system.

Typical Electric Vehicle Maintenance

No electric cars need oil, but they do need brake fluid. They don’t have transmissions, so they don’t need transmission fluid either. Some need coolant to power the air conditioning units. Electric SUVs and cars only need quick service every 8,000 to 10,000 miles. These service visits include tire rotations, wiper blade replacements, and multipoint inspections to check brake pads, charging ports, and air filters.

Batteries and electric motors rarely need any service. If you follow the owner’s manual recommendations for charging - which means stopping charges around 80% or 90% - and never charging to the maximum range, you can extend the life of your battery. Even the electric vehicles with the longest range like the Tesla Model 3 Long Range or Rivian R1S with 300 miles of range recommend only charging to 70% to 90%.

Schedule Your Chevrolet EV Service at Lupient Chevrolet near Minneapolis, MN

When you need service for your electric vehicle in the Bloomington area, we hope you consider the Chevrolet service center at Lupient Chevrolet. Our factory-trained technicians use state-of-the-art equipment to provide outstanding service for electric vehicles and gas-powered vehicles.

If you’re curious about purchasing an electric vehicle, our sales team can introduce you to the latest offerings from Chevrolet, and they can help you understand how charging fits into your lifestyle. Our finance team can explain the tax benefits of purchasing an EV from an American manufacturer like Chevrolet and General Motors.