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Electric Vehicles are extremely cost-effective in terms of service as they generally require less maintenance compared to gas-powered cars. But, EVs are still machines that need some routine servicing to ensure they are running smoothly and at their full potential. Wondering what kind of maintenance an EV may need versus a hybrid vehicle? Want to know what battery service may look like for an electric motor? Keep reading to learn more about recommended service and maintenance for Electric Vehicles at Vista Toyota’s premier Service Center.
And when you need quick and quality service in the Casper, WY area, Vista Toyota has the Service Center to take care of your vehicle and provide the quality customer service you expect. In addition to performing a variety of maintenance and repairs, we also have an impressive Parts Center stocked with all the genuine OEM parts your Toyota needs.
So whether you are looking to drop off your car and wait or are in need of a tow and loaner, we’re here to help. Our waiting lounge offers comfortable seating, free wi-fi, free coffee, free water, and cable TV.
Hybrid vehicles have internal combustion engines and a small battery for additional range. This means that their maintenance schedule should look very similar, if not identical, to regular gas-powered vehicles. In fully battery-powered vehicles, the electrical system usually requires minimal scheduled maintenance saving you money and worry down the road.
Why do EVs require less maintenance? There are a few reasons. An EV’s battery motor is very different from a typical engine and since it is fully electric and regularly recharged, the motor and associated electrical components require little to no regular maintenance. This also means that there are fewer fluids to check and maintain, as the motor doesn’t use engine oil. Brakes in EVs also wear far less quickly because they use regenerative braking, which employs electrical energy that can be immediately used or stored.
Check your vehicle’s manual or look online for Toyota’s recommended EV maintenance intervals for specific service requirements. Generally, for the first 100,000 miles or so, EV vehicles only require regular tire service and rotations as well as cabin air filter replacements and some fluid replacements. However, there are a few things you should still know about EV-specific maintenance schedules.
While the Battery in Electric Vehicles is designed to last during the entire lifetime of the vehicle, every battery has a limited amount of charging cycles, meaning they have limited battery life. Feel free to contact us with any questions about Toyota battery life, warranties, and battery recycling policies. Additionally, regenerative braking sometimes requires the use of liquid coolants which may require routine inspection and checks. Vista Toyota’s Service Center will easily be able to attend to the above maintenance requirements for Toyota EV vehicles.
Aside from our team of highly trained technicians, we also offer several additional perks to make the process much more appealing for you. We regularly provide Toyota service specials, and we also offer ToyotaCare, which includes a maintenance plan with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota vehicle, for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. Keep your Toyota a Toyota by having ToyotaCare services completed at Vista Toyota. Additional benefits of servicing with us include:
Yes, because there are generally fewer components, and the electric capabilities are designed to be recharged, EVs require far less maintenance and service than conventional vehicles.
Yes, as EVs require far less routine maintenance and service, you will be saving money on inspections and repairs far down the line.
EV vehicles usually require routine tire service and rotations, cabin air filter replacements, and occasional drain and fill of coolant circuits.
EV batteries are designed to last during the entire lifespan of the vehicle. However, every battery has a limited amount of times it can be recharged, contact us with any questions about Toyota battery life, warranties, and battery recycling policies.
Hybrid vehicles still have internal combustion engines, which means that their maintenance schedule should look very similar, if not identical, to regular gas-powered vehicles.
EVs use regenerative braking, which employs electrical energy to stop the vehicle that can be immediately used or stored.
