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My take was: the only lube-requiring, wear-out-fast part was the differential, and on EVs they are much simpler, with less to wear out. ICEs have MANY wear-out
by IAmBroom 1y ago
My take was: the only lube-requiring, wear-out-fast part was the differential, and on EVs they are much simpler, with less to wear out.
ICEs have MANY wear-out-fast parts (where "fast" is relative) requiring lube, and lube itself suggests the risk of frictional degradation.
- dahfizz 1y agoThe differential on an EV is the same as on an ICE car. It does the same job either way, it doesn't care whether the power source is gas or electricity. But on an EV, that's basically the only thing that needs somewhat regular "oil changes". Whereas ICE motors & transmissions also need fluid changes regularly.
- goalieca 1y agoControl rods, suspension, alignment, etc are significant costs where I live. Winter climate and road conditions impact this.
- avn2109 1y agoUnderrated point! Heavier EV's typically burn through tires and wear components in the suspension faster.
- rootusrootus 1y agoMost EVs aren't enough heavier for this to be a big factor. The only reason some people burn through tires faster is because when you have all-the-torque-all-the-time and can use it silently, it is addicting to do so. This is hard on tires. Boring drivers routinely get the same wear life from tires as they did before.
- potato3732842 1y agoRegardless of drivetrain type vehicle repair is absolutely dominated by brake/wheel/hub/steering/suspension components (i.e. the drive force bearing bits between the car and the road). The EV needs less regular maintenance because it has less fluids though.
- IAmBroom 1y agoAnd less brake bits, because of regenerative braking. But the rest stands.