Electric power is more popular than ever these days on the St. Louis roads, and it’s easy to see why! EVs offer a huge number of benefits as daily drivers, including improved performance, zero carbon emissions, near-instantaneous acceleration, and tax incentives. Whatever you may be looking for, from sleek sedans to family-friendly SUVs to robust pickup trucks, you’ll be able to find a new or pre-owned electric model!
One question that we at Suntrup Automotive Group get a lot from prospective EV drivers is, “Are electric cars reliable?” The short answer is yes! Thanks to many fewer moving parts under the hood, EVs tend to be easier (and cheaper) to maintain than gas-powered cars. The service team at Suntrup Automotive Group has more details in the guide below.
In addition to improved reliability, electric vehicles also enjoy lower maintenance costs than their gas-powered counterparts! A study by the Yale Climate Connection determined that EVs cost as much as 40% less to maintain than gas-powered cars. As we discussed above, a key tenet of electric car reliability is the reduced number of moving parts under the hood. This means that you’ll never have to come in again for the following services:
Electric vehicles may require less maintenance than gas-powered cars to stay running properly on the St. Charles roads, but they do still need regular service. Your owner’s manual will have more details, but here are some general services we perform on EVs:
If you have any questions, or want to learn more about electric car reliability and maintenance, feel free to contact our office! You can also stop by our dealership to talk to a member of our team in person or see what EV models we currently have available. We’re conveniently located near Fenton and are happy to help!
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