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What exactly would you work on yourself with an EV? You can still swap the tires, wipers, etc. but there's no ICE to do anything on, and for the most part the
by mdorazio 10y ago
What exactly would you work on yourself with an EV? You can still swap the tires, wipers, etc. but there's no ICE to do anything on, and for the most part the motor and battery either work or they don't. EV drivetrains are way more reliable than ICE drivetrains as well, so your overall repair needs are going to be really low [1].
[1] http://www.energytrendsinsider.com/2015/04/13/nissan-leaf-drive-train-is-25-times-more-reliable-than-conventional-cars/ http://www.energytrendsinsider.com/2015/04/13/nissan-leaf-dr...
- lttlrck 10y agoEVs aren't solid state. There is a whole raft of preventative maintenance and repairs that are common with ICE vehicles. Springs, shocks, bearings, brake fluid, transmission fluid, washer fluid, AC fluid, bulbs, brake pads and discs, suspension bushes, accessory belts, rubber hoses and rubber boots, regular greasing of suspension components etc etc.
- mdorazio 10y agoNon-drivetrain maintenance can usually still be done by owners on EVs if you really want to. Out of curiosity, how often are you actually doing maintenance on your suspension? OEM components for springs, shocks, bushes, and bearings typically last 100k miles, by which point an average vehicle has seen several owners