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Pretty much all the repairs I've had to do on my cars would still need to happen on EVs. In fact, with the exception of a clutch, every time any car I've owned
by leoedin 6y ago
Pretty much all the repairs I've had to do on my cars would still need to happen on EVs.
In fact, with the exception of a clutch, every time any car I've owned has broken down its been a part which is common on EVs.
EVs still have dampers, ball joints, springs, brakes, wheel bearings, steering alignment. They still have power steering motors, lights, wing mirrors, windscreens. Those are all things I've replaced at some point.
EVs still corrode. EVs still have design flaws which mean water leaks into the cabin. EVs still have wiring issues (perhaps more!). EVs also weigh significantly more, which means the suspension has to work harder.
I'm sure EVs require _less_ maintenance (especially when they're less than 10 years old), and not having to do an annual/mileage based service is nice. But the idea that they're maintenance free is just nonsense. No car is.