Have you recently bought an electric car to coast through Corona? Are you skeptical and looking for more information about EVs? Have you ever wondered, “do electric cars need oil?” or “do electric cars have a transmission?” If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you’ve come to the right place! If you’re accustomed to a traditional vehicle with a gas engine, understanding how service works with an EV might be difficult at first. Our service team is going to clear the air so you can feel confident in any one of our EVs! Read below for more details about electric car service.
Fully-electric vehicles don’t have an internal combustion engine, which means they don’t require motor oil. The purpose of motor oil is to lubricate the moving parts of an engine, so there’s no need for an electric motor to use it. However, if you drive a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, you’ll still have to bring your car in for regular oil changes since they’re partially powered by gasoline.
Yes. EVs have performance specs just like any other vehicle, but it could be measured in “KW” instead of “horsepower.” If you’re researching an EV’s performance and you see it measured in KW, you can easily convert the number into horsepower with a quick Google search.
Electric cars may not have an internal combustion engine, but they do require a transmission to run. However, an EV’s transmission differs in that it doesn’t need multiple speeds–it produces the same amount of torque regardless of RPM within a specific range. You’ll never need to “rev” an EV to generate more torque, since they produce power instantly!
No, electric cars don’t require an alternator to run. Instead, EVs and plug-in hybrids use DC-to-DC converters to recharge the battery, using power from the battery pack.
Electric vehicles don’t need catalytic converters, since they don’t have an engine. The purpose of catalytic converters is to remove the byproducts of an internal combustion engine, so EVs don’t have any need for them.
No. Electric cars don’t produce exhaust gas because they don’t burn fuel, so they don’t require an exhaust pipe. One of the major environmental benefits of an EV is that you don’t generate any exhaust while driving around Riverside!
They do! Although systems like air conditioning are powered by fuel in traditional gas-powered cars, they’re powered by the electricity stored in batteries in EVs.
There’s no single answer to this question, as every car is a bit different. However, it’s true that electric cars can last longer with fewer repairs, since they don’t have as many internal parts as traditional gas-powered cars. However, there are definitely plenty of components of EVs that require regular maintenance, so be sure to stick to your service schedule!
If it’s time for your EV to come in for regularly-scheduled maintenance, you can schedule a service appointment right from our website! We also offer plenty of service tips and tricks for more advice on keeping your vehicle running in top condition on the Ontario roads. Feel free to contact our service center for more information, or with any questions about electric car service.
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