EV Maintenance
from Progressive Auto Group
It's a new automotive age, and first-time EV owners may be wondering what's different about servicing an electric vehicle. Progressive Auto Group - home to a trusted team of EV maintenance experts - is here to help. Whether you own a fully electric Chevy Blazer EV, Chevy Silverado EV, or Ram 1500 REV, or you drive a plug-in hybrid like the Dodge Hornet, Chrysler Pacifica PHEV, or Jeep Wrangler 4xe, you'll want the 411 on EV maintenance. We service electric vehicles in Massillon at our Ohio locations, and you can learn more about GM and Mopar® EV maintenance from us.
Electric Vehicle Maintenance vs. ICE Maintenance
One perk of being an EV owner is less maintenance. Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts, and with no engine, there's less wear and tear. Regenerative braking for EVs means fewer brake repair visits. Battery balancing and EV battery maintenance is needed periodically for electric vehicles. If you own an EV, oil changes are no longer required. Oil changes are still needed for PHEVs because plug-in hybrids use an internal combustion engine.
ICE (internal combustion engine) maintenance requires oil changes, filter replacements, and brake service more often. Some services for electric and gas-powered vehicles do, in fact, overlap. Greater vehicle weight for an EV causes more stress on the suspension, making service important. Tires on EVs wear at faster rates, making regular tire balancing and tire rotations more critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Semiannual EV service visits are recommended. Consult your EV's owner's manual for mileage-specific service intervals.
Yes, in most circumstances. EVs have lower annual repair costs and are easier to maintain. Gas expenses are eliminated, and EVs have affordable charging solutions.
If you drive a fully electric vehicle, you no longer have to worry about oil changes. Battery balancing is an EV-specific maintenance item, and you may need to service your EV's HV system. Test the DC Converter in your EV that's used to provide power to multimedia, mirrors, windows, lights, and other basic functions.
The EV battery should last 100,000 miles or between eight and 12 years.
Don't overcharge your electric vehicle and limit DC fast charging, which heats up the battery. Keep your EV between a 10 and 80% charge, if possible. Battery cell module balancing at your EV service visit can also be beneficial.
Service Your EV with Progressive Auto Group
Service your electric vehicle with Progressive Auto Group and our team of EV-certified technicians - trained to work on High-Voltage (HV) Battery Systems. Contact us to learn more about electric vehicle maintenance and how we provide precision care for your EV.
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Progressive Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
7966 Hills And Dales Rd NE
Massillon, OH 44646-5241
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Massillon, OH 44646
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