A Guide to Fixing Up an Electric Car

Naperville drivers often find themselves fixing up an electric car a lot less often than they would have to repair a vehicle with a conventional gas engine. That’s because electric maintenance is far less involved. There are fewer components in a purely electric vehicle, and those components are designed to last for several years and tens of thousands of miles. Hybrid vehicles, on the other hand, are a little different. The service center here at River View Ford is here to help, so let’s talk about the proper maintenance of an electric vehicle.

Electric Maintenance Items

Fixing up an electric car is a little more involved if that car is a hybrid. That’s because a hybrid vehicle not only has electric components, but also has a gas engine. That gas engine requires all of the regular maintenance that a conventional gas vehicle would. A purely electric vehicle, on the other hand, require maintenance on fewer parts. Here are some of the items that need to be maintained on hybrid (HEV, PHEV) and electric vehicles (EV). Check your owner’s manual for the frequency that these items need to be done, changed, or replaced.

Hybrid Vehicle Electric Maintenance

• Oil Change and Lube
• Tire Rotation, Balance, and Replacement
• Coolant Flush and Occasional Top Off
• Spark Plug Replacement
• Belt and Hose Replacement as Needed
• Brake Fluid Top Off
• Brake Pad Replacement
• Transmission Fluid Change
• Electric Motors Replaced as Needed (Should last for a long time)
• Electric Battery Packs Replaced as Needed (Should last for a long time)

EV Electric Maintenance

• Electric Motors Replaced as Needed (Should last for a long time)
• Electric Battery Packs Replaced as Needed (Should last for a long time)
• Tire Rotation, Balance, and Replacement
• Coolant Flush and Occasional Top Off
• Belt and Hose Replacement as Needed
• Brake Fluid Top Off
• Brake Pad Replacement

Trust Your Electric Vehicle to the Experts at River View Ford of Oswego

Fixing up an electric car should be left to a trained professional, especially when it comes to replacing electric motors or battery packs. Fortunately, the experts in our service center have plenty of experience maintaining and repairing electric vehicles. And we make it so easy that you can schedule an appointment online. While you’re here, check out our service specials. We’re just down the road from Montgomery and Yorkville, so drop by or contact us today!