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Thats the thing, ev's have fluids too. Coolant? Yup. Brake fluid? Youbetcha. Differential oil? Yessiree. While the fluids last longer due to the lack of combust
by Jamwinner 7y ago
Thats the thing, ev's have fluids too. Coolant? Yup. Brake fluid? Youbetcha. Differential oil? Yessiree. While the fluids last longer due to the lack of combustion byproducts, they are still present, and require regular service. As will brakes, wheel bearings, tires, and glass. The whole EV's are Simple meme needs to die.
To answer your question, i think it will be a wash. Many cars will go far without any major service, while some will require amazingly expensive overhaul. Pretty much the same as ICE. The fuel costs don't seem to make up for the inital outlay just yet, and long term reliability data is just starting to exist for the new breed of full-feature EVs.