Minimal Maintenance.
Maximum Peace of Mind.
Electric vehicles eliminate many of the routine services and costly repairs associated with gas-powered vehicles. With fewer moving parts, no engine oil and regenerative braking, EV ownership can mean fewer trips to the repair shop and more time on the road.
Leave Complicated Engine Maintenance Behind
A battery-electric vehicle does not have an internal combustion engine, exhaust system or traditional multispeed transmission. That means many familiar maintenance appointments simply disappear.
Services You Can Leave Behind
Fully electric vehicles do not need many of the fluids, filters, engine components and emissions-related repairs required by gas-powered vehicles.
Fewer Parts Mean Fewer Things to Wear Out
Electric motors use a much simpler drivetrain than an internal combustion engine. Eliminating many mechanical components reduces the number of parts that require regular service or could eventually need replacement.
- No engine oil system
- No traditional fuel system
- No exhaust or emissions system
- No conventional engine tune-ups
- Fewer routine maintenance appointments
Regenerative Braking Helps Your Brakes Last Longer
When an EV slows down, its electric motor can work in reverse, converting some of the vehicle’s motion back into electrical energy and returning it to the battery.
Energy Returned to the Battery
Regenerative braking recaptures energy that would otherwise be lost as heat.
Reduced Brake Pad Use
The electric motor handles much of the vehicle’s everyday slowing, reducing reliance on the friction brakes.
Less Routine Brake Service
Reduced friction-brake use can help brake components last significantly longer, depending on the vehicle and driving style.
What Does an EV Still Need?
EVs are low-maintenance, not maintenance-free. Owners should still follow the service schedule provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
Tires
Regular pressure checks, rotations, inspections and eventual replacement.
Cabin Air Filter
Periodic replacement helps maintain clean airflow inside the vehicle.
Windshield Wipers and Fluid
The same basic visibility maintenance required by any vehicle.
Brakes and Other Fluids
Periodic inspections and manufacturer-recommended fluid service may still be required.
Spend Less Time Maintaining Your Car
An EV’s simpler drivetrain removes many of the parts and services that make gas-powered vehicles expensive and time-consuming to maintain.
Skip the Oil Changes
No engine oil means no oil-change appointments.
Reduce Brake Wear
Regenerative braking handles much of your everyday slowing.
Maintain Fewer Components
A simpler drivetrain means fewer mechanical systems to service.
Enjoy More Time Driving
Fewer routine services can mean fewer visits to the repair shop.
Discover a Simpler Way to Drive.
Learn more about electric vehicles, attend an upcoming event and talk with Arizona EV owners about their real-world ownership experiences.