Electric vs. Gas Maintenance Costs | What to Expect in the First 150,000 Miles

Studies show that electric vehicles cost less to maintain than their gas-powered counterparts. That passes the “gut check” since there are oil changes or other costs associated with a gasoline-powered car. However, that doesn’t mean they’re as maintenance-free as your refrigerator, and there are some expenses that may surprise you. For example, did you know EVs are harder on their tires than a similarly sized gasoline-powered car? Importantly, when it comes to EV maintenance, there’s one major cost that isn’t shared with a gasoline car: the inevitable replacement of the EV battery. How much does that cost? And when do you need to do it? Desola Balogun has all the answers in this video comparing EV and gasoline vehicle maintenance costs.

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Chapter Breaks:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Maintenance Costs: Electric vs Gas
01:46 0-50,000 Miles
03:01 50,000 - 100,000 Miles
03:55 100,000 - 150,000 Miles
04:43 A New Battery?
06:45 The Winner Is...


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