These days, electric vehicles are more available and affordable than ever in St. Louis and beyond! If you’re looking to leave gasoline power behind for good without breaking the bank, Suntrup Automotive Group offers a wide variety of used and certified pre-owned electric vehicles from all the most popular automakers. If you’re new to the world of EVs, you might be wondering how much they differ from traditional gasoline-powered cars. For example, do electric cars need oil?
The short answer is no, you’ll never have to come in for an electric car oil change, since the purpose of oil is to lubricate the engine. However, EVs do require many other essential fluids, such as transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid. The service team at Suntrup Automotive Group has more details in the guide below, so check it out!
While you won’t be needing an electric car oil change, you do have to regularly come in to have other important fluids inspected and replaced as needed. Here’s a quick overview of the three most essential fluids to keeping your EV running smoothly on the St. Charles roads:
While they do have some fluids and other systems in common, EVs differ significantly from their gasoline-powered counterparts when it comes to moving parts under the hood. Instead of an internal combustion engine, an EV relies entirely on an electric motor, which converts the electrical current from the battery into motion. EVs generate torque nearly instantaneously with magnets placed strategically along the motor. Here are the most important components to the electric vehicle:
If you have any questions about keeping your EV up to date on its regular service schedule, feel free to contact our office! You can also stop by our dealership near Fenton to talk to a member of our service team in person, and we’ll be happy to help you out. If you don’t own an EV but are interested in buying one, be sure to check out our finance center!
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