How Often Should Electric Vehicles Be Serviced?

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EvelynLee
07/30/25 8:48am
Electric vehicles require servicing once a year or every 10,000 kilometers. Below are the specific details: Routine Inspection: Pure electric vehicles do not have an engine, so there is no need to change the engine oil or oil filter. The most common "minor service," also known as an "A service," is a routine inspection; a "B service" involves replacing the brake fluid, coolant, or gear oil in the reducer. Service Items: Unlike fuel-powered vehicles, the maintenance of pure electric vehicles is relatively simple. Routine maintenance mainly includes: inspection of the three-electric system (battery, motor, and electronic control), chassis inspection, lighting inspection, and tire inspection. Minor Service: This only requires inspection of the three-electric system, chassis, and lighting, and can typically be completed in one to two hours. Major Service: In addition to the minor service items, replacing the air conditioning filter, as well as steering fluid, transmission oil, coolant, and brake fluid every two years or 40,000 kilometers, are essential maintenance tasks that cannot be skipped.
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