Could You Service Your Electric Car Yourself? It's Easier Than You Think!

With EVs seemingly needing very little maintenance, it's tempting to skip that visit to the mechanic, and as EVs get older it's harder for people to justify the expense. So just what do EVs need? And what can you do at home?

00:10 EV VS internal combustion engine servicing
02:00 Why should you service and EV?
02:52 How do you know what you should do?
04:00 Basic exterior checks
05:19 Air filter checks
05:50 Traction battery
06:18 Check for pests
07:12 12v Auxiliary battery
07:59 Under the hood fluids
08:30 Brake fluid and flushing the brake fluid
10:04 Checking the tires
10:59 Check boots
11:10 Check and maintain brake pads
11:57 Range extender checks and services
11:26 Changing the oil on the extender
13:00 Tell the car's computer that it's been serviced!

Presenter: Kate Walton-Elliott
Script: Kate Walton-Elliott
Produced: Transport Evolved

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