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EVs have fewer moving parts than petrol or diesel cars — but the right care is critical for longevity, performance and protecting those long warranties. Here's how to keep your electric vehicle in great shape.

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Looking after your Electric Vehicle

As electric vehicles continue to gain popularity, it is essential for owners to understand the unique maintenance requirements that come with what appears to be I highly complex piece of technology, there is a wrong perception that EV's look after themselves and not much can go wrong. Whilst EV's typically have fewer moving parts than traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) correct maintenance is very critical for ensuring longevity optimal performance and to maintain what can be very long warranties, in this helpful hints and tips section ServicePRO+ will help you explore some essential EV maintenance to help keep your electric vehicle in GREAT shape.

01 · BATTERY

Battery Health & Maintenance

The heart of the EV experience is the Battery (the new fuel for your journey) and its health directly impacts overall performance throughout your ownership and helps retain resale values too, so it's important you understand how to properly maintain and care for your EV's battery to maintain optimal battery health and more than likely save time and residual values.

Regular charging habits

Always follow the manufacturers recommendations for charging your vehicle as overcharging or undercharging can often have a negative effect on the overall battery health and more importantly how long it is going to last. Remember to charge your EV regularly. Most EV's come with sophisticated battery management systems but charging within the recommended range (often between 20% and 80%) can help prolong battery life so time spent keeping an eye on your min and max levels can make a huge difference.

Avoid extreme temperatures

BOTH very high & very low temperatures can effect your battery performance. To combat this park in shaded areas during hot weather and if you have a useable garage in the winter to park. Most EV's have battery preconditioning which warms or cools your car battery before driving, this is very useful as its not using current battery capacity whilst doing this if it's plugged into a charger, giving you better battery range. (always consult your owner's manual or manufacturers websites for more information) Or talk to your local ServicePRO+ garage for advice

Maintenance & firmware

It's important to keep your vehicles firmware up to date, manufacturers often release updates that improve battery management algorithms, which helps optimise performance and longevity. Stay informed and make sure to update your EV'S firmware regularly. If in doubt, please contact your nearest ServicePRO+ garage or manufacturer dealership for information and advice.

02 · BRAKES

Brake System Maintenance

EV'S often use regenerative braking systems that reduce the need for applying the brakes as frequently which can dramatically reduce the amount of wear on traditional braking components, however there is a negative impact where brakes could become sticky or corroded due to reduced use. It's critical that Brakes are checked thoroughly to assess functionality and where needed replaced or cleaned up.

Brake fluid flush

Brake Fluid should be flushed and replaced to the manufacturers recommended schedule. This will help reduce corrosion, maintain optimal brake function and maintain any manufactures warranties where applicable.

03 · TYRES

Tyre Maintenance

Tyre maintenance is crucial for both traditional and Electric vehicles. Generally EV's due to the additional weights wear tyres slightly more, with that in mind regularly check for the right inflation pressures, looking for uneven wear, and possible visible faults. Monitor tyre pressures regularly as underinflated tyres can reduce range and efficiency and overinflated tyres can lead to a harsher ride and uneven wear. The correct tyre pressure is usually on a silver plate inside the drivers or passenger's front door, if in doubt always consult the manufacturers handbook or speak to your local ServicePRO+garage. A great tip from established EV drivers is to regularly rotate your vehicle tyres to promote even wear and extend their lifespan, EV's give huge amounts of instant torque which puts tyres under a lot of pressure and could contribute to uneven tyre wear. Always consult your handbook or if in doubt call your local ServicePRO+ garage.

Choose high-quality tyres

The quality of the tyre not only effects safety but also range and efficiency so where possible replace with the same standard as originally fitted. "Tyres are about safety, stopping distance, range and ride quality" always remember this as a small saving on price may cost you in other ways. Speak to your ServicePRO+ garage for tyre price and information.

04 · SOFTWARE

Software Updates & Diagnostics

EV's come equipped with advance software systems that can be updated remotely. Regularly check for software updates and have diagnostics run by authorised and fully trained garages. Remote updates are usually notified to you via the central screen (just as on your mobile phone) just allow download and update. Remember correct maintenance is key to longevity so always schedule regular check ups with authorised and fully trained garages who can update your vehicle with the latest software and check for any vehicle recalls. Please contact your local ServicePRO+ for advice.

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