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Information about cars, autos, internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs)

Note: Some content is focused on Germany.

See also:

• https://github.com/mendel5/volkswagen/

Do electric cars need oil changes?

• EVs do not require oil which is necessary to lubricate the number of moving parts in a combustion engine. EVs are powered by electric motors, not the oil mandatory engines.
• Although your electric car does not need oil, it requires a routine check on these 3 fluids in EVs: Coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washing fluid.
  • Coolant: Electric cars rely on coolant flowing through the thermoregulation system to prevent the batteries from overheating. You need to add and replace the coolant during the maintenance.
  • Brake Fluid: A regenerative braking system relies on the brake fluid to work smoothly. Normally, the brake fluid in electric cars should be replaced after running about 40,000km (25,000miles)
  • Windshield Washing Fluid: Depending on the usage of windshield washing fluid, you should refill it as often as needed.
• Source: https://www.kia.com/mu/discover-kia/ask/do-electric-cars-need-oil-changes.html

Links

• https://www.autokostencheck.de/kostenrechner-elektro-vs-benziner-diesel/ Kostenrechner Elektro vs. Benziner oder Diesel