SERVICING AN ELECTRIC CAR: everything you need to know

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Electric cars are mechanically much simpler than vehicles that have combustion engines. Instead of being powered by something which has to harness the power of thousands of moving parts every minute, an electric car just has a battery and an electric motor.
But that doesn’t mean they don’t need servicing. There are still parts like the brakes and suspension which will need to be checked to make sure they’re safe, and an expert technician will be able to do things like check the battery condition and install any software updates.
Our faithful Nissan Leaf is due its annual service, so we asked to follow the process so you can see what is involved in servicing an electric car. Join Nicki and she discovers what you all owners should look out for.
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[@LysanderLH]

Anywhere that services cars can service brakes on an ev. Cabin filters are all available online and can be installed by anyone with hands and eyes. Everything else that can be serviced, apart from the battery, can be treated like any other car. My advice is to avoid the woowoo by getting the car serviced at a regular service garage and for anything specifically relating to the battery, talk to a main dealer nefore deciding if its even necessary.

[@GlassActivist]

Which might just void your warranty.

[@phuketexplorer]

And doing that would void the warranty. They've got you by the balls!

[@danharold3087]

@@phuketexplorer “The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act was a law that was passed in the 1970s and states that it's not legal to require the use of a manufacturer part or service in order to maintain a warranty,”

[@ianwynne5483]

Fear of voiding the warranty ffs ! Some people just live in fear. Fear is the virus.

[@LysanderLH]

@@ianwynne5483 until they try to claim on their warranty and are told that because they dared too look at their own brake fluid level, that the car is now out of warranty.

[@Ian_Woods]

hoho daylight robbery, shouldn't cost that much for an electric car.

[@kennshearer526]

Seems to me that there is a lot of duplication between MOT and Service.

[@aadamileekennedy2754]

Bloody hell £159 for a minor service? That’s NOT cheap!!

[@djtaylorutube]

Service cost there is a joke. We had a Leaf back in 2015 and they could only justify saying "we check the fluids". That was £99 back then and on a 2 year lease, there's no need to attend to brake fluid and washer fluid is a customer filled consumable! We didn't bother getting it done, cost us a bit at the end of the lease but that's an unnecessary cost for a competent owner. I recognise that some may wish to pay but as a requirement, it's a scam. Just picked up a new EV, no specified service interval required.

[@marvinsamuels1237]

We’ve not long had our Ioniq 38kWh serviced and it only cost £64 and that was at our local Hyundai dealer. They estimated the next service which will be a major one, will cost around £140. I’m really impressed by that.

[@philpdl1615]

Hi, I'm I. The motor trade, you can do most of the service things yourself, service schedules can be accessed on line, do what you can yourself.... How often do you service your washing machine or hair dryer? Lol electiic motor's don't require anything service wise, brakes hardly wear, due to regen braking,the corrosion on the discs I. The video is normal as it's part of the disc that the brake pads Tony touch, there's really hardly anything to do, the dealer's are just justifying there existance, don't get ripped of.... Any advice just ask , regards Phil

[@tonyrobinson362]

​@@philpdl1615Nice that someone else doesn't fall for bullshit!

[@mickw3952]

I lease my ev (hyundai kona 64kw) so as part of the agreement I have to take it to an approved dealer although capable of doing it myself. First service was last week and cost £79 so quite happy comparing it to my last diesel car (which also had to take to an approved garage due to lease rules).

[@DarkReaper-or9el]

​@philpdl1615 would you say the motor trades even worth it after this feels like there's nothing to fail and repair

[@javiTests]

Mmmm I live in Cambridge and my focus diesel service on the official ford service costs £200 with MOT included, cabin air filter, etc... Maybe in London they charge much more, I don't know... But the next time you want to pass an advert as a video, you should say so...

[@daniel.d]

Are car dealers sponsoring this video?

[@danharold3087]

2 guesses for which one !

[@sim-sam]

Hmm, Break Fluid: I can replenish (and even replace), washer fluid (comon), pollenfilter ... thats not a service and checkover, sorry. Breaks, ok, the rest? Thats just no a service, thats just maintainance imho.

[@philpdl1615]

My Tesla doesn't have any service schedule except for brake fluid change, updates are done over the air, transmission fluid change , I think every 50k. It just shows how othe OEMs are ripping you off for an unnecessary service , everything else , which is only screen wash and tyre pressures you can do your self

[@mcdon2401]

My EV has had 2 services now, and to be honest, I haven't got a clue what they've done to it whilst it was in. The video report has only ever shown tyre tread depths, and I've never been given any paperwork. I know for a fact they didn't do any software updates at the first one, even though they should have. The only reasons I can see for servicing at a main dealer at present are because of the breakdown cover (something I've had to call on several times now) and preserving the warranty, especially on the battery. In pretty much all other ways, the servicing is not value for money if you're even slightly capable with a spanner.

[@Electrifyingcom]

The 'free' RAC cover is a big part of it for us too. The equivalent breakdown cover is £100+ so if you need it, the main dealer service starts to look like a decent option.

[@jjaus]

@@Electrifyingcom I don't own one, but from what I've read, electric cars don't seem to break down very often.

[@tonyrobinson362]

​@@ElectrifyingcomFor goodness sake switch to Greenflag.

[@robertpounds4842]

All good until the garage offers you the special engine flush and oil change 😂😂

[@danharold3087]

And the proverbial muffler belt.

[@staceylee4071]

On all my Services at Nissan, they have always suggested that I replace my tyres because they only have 4mm tread. I'll pass on that one, thanks. I wonder how many customers they have conned with that.

[@Yanquetino]

Y'know, Nikki… I miss my LEAF… even though it needed the battery replaced under warranty, and had such limited range. It was a comfortable, practical, fun car for running errands around town! To be brutally honest, the bells-and-whistles of my Model 3 have now grown old, unnecessary, and frankly silly. After the first few laughs, how often do owners really use the… fart sounds? If Nissan would have just come up with a replacement long range battery for my LEAF… I would have gladly stuck with it.

[@joshpipe7755]

Thanks for sharing your perspective. I'd not heard someone have buyer's remorse over a Tesla before, compared to an earlier EV. Do any recent car launches appeal to you more?

[@megapangolin1093]

Love your stuff, Nicky, you look incredible...

[@vincentrobinette1507]

Even though EV's don't have an engine or transmission, you still need to change the gear oil in the differential. Don't forget, these actually still use antifreeze, similar to what's used in a combustion car. While the Nissan Leaf is the only EV that air cools its battery, most other EV's circulate liquid coolant through its battery cells. All EV's use liquid coolant for its inverter and motor. Even the Nissan Leaf has a coolant reservoir.

[@robsmith1a]

Cabin air filters are often very expensive at dealers and often and easy job to do yourself. The Zoe I had for three years was less than £100 to service but I had to negotiate with the main dealer for this

[@TerkanTyr]

A "pollen filter" sounds like something that exists almost exclusively to facilitate overcharging.

[@toughkix6910]

True, I also have a ZOE and the filter costs 12€ on Amazon. 5 minutes and you are done. I have never let it changed at the dealer, but I would like to know what it would cost.

[@robsmith1a]

@@toughkix6910 I think it was something like £35

[@dot7107]

I bought used -18 ioniq form hyundai dealer, "service" was done 2 weeks before. Front and rear brakes all so rusty and seized that I needed to buy new rear ones. Reduction gear oil was low, maybe 9 dl and black as a tar. I canged that and it took about 1.2 l. Latest navigation update was 2020... And according to service documentation it was also updated 😂 Front tyres, maybe 1 mm thread wear left. At least here in Fin hyundai service is just BS and only rip off your money

[@user-ol6rd7pl5t]

It's funny how the servicing procedure has become far easier due to fewer parts being needed to be checked but the pricing of a service hasn't come down to suit.

[@ricksgiggle8852]

Not yet at least. Ppl gotta make their money.

[@roxythefoxsayfurismurderan3187]

Driving a 2012 Leaf and it only has a range of about 20 miles. Hopefully, I can find a way to improve it without spending a fortune.

[@phuketexplorer]

What was the real world, usable mileage when new. 40?

[@roxythefoxsayfurismurderan3187]

@@phuketexplorer 80 miles.

[@andytipping70]

bin it get a citroen amie lol

[@GlassActivist]

The early models didn't have battery protection figured out, that won't get better without battery replacement.

[@RichardHubbuck]

As an aside, Kia Salisbury used to send me videos back in 2014; excellent idea and all main dealers should do it.

[@Reddylion]

Good video 👍

[@sydjaguar]

Love this show

[@richardh6756]

Nikki I have just brought a Kia Niro 64khw base 2 model new the dealer said it will need a battery fluid change for the first service in a year's time. is this right.

[@danharold3087]

Are you sure that was not muffler fluid.

[@dtvfan24]

Nissan is ace, that years breakdown service is amazing value, Nissan has great service

[@user-lm1je3xf9b]

In Australia to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, How many stops to recharge. And how long will each recharge take. It takes around 8 to 9 hours to drive in a petrol car. That is with a 15 minute re fuel If it takes more than 9 hours you will be up for extra accommodation. How does driving at night, family on board, luggage,influence distance and time. Every time you have to recharge still has environmental impact. The power has to be generated somewhere. Out of sight out of mind.

[@marklola12]

I am having issues with my fiat 500e lease car had it since April going good untill a month ago I kept getting a onscreen warning saying something is wrong with the passenger airbag and the SOS assistance. I called fiat and they said take it to my local dealer but I didn't have time as it's 16 mile away and I go to work. But then as of a couple of week ago I was sometimes getting a seatbelt warning symbol and sound and it seemed to only happen when I was turning left lol....I tried to pull on the seatbelt in different directions and where it clips in to recreate the warning but it never happene donly when I drive and turn left. And now I keep getting all those warning but now it says one pedal driving unavailable and to use the normal break...and yep in range and Sherpa when this warning happens I take foot of accelerator and the car keeps going...no regen breaking. Just drove from work tonight and I had to drive 5 mile with all these warnings going off. I stopped my car twice turned it off but still happened. I've had the car since may I think it is...end of April start of may. And to top all that off last week lifting my boot lid I heard something rolling around inside my boot door/lid...where inside the boot you have that odd plastic that's coated in material covering the boot lid/door internals it sounds like sometjings come off inside there and rolling around when I'm driving or opening the boot. Does anyone know if these warnings etc could be the 12v battery needing to be replaced already?

[@GlassActivist]

Sounds like a lemon. All that should be under warranty, drive the 16 miles.

[@megapangolin1093]

You chose a FIAT, the second most unreliable brand (after Range Rover) in the UK, you shouldn't be surprised at all. You will know the mechanics at your local garage better than your wife/girlfriend before you move it on...

[@davidsworld5837]

most of these checks can be done by any standard garage. And even by any person by themselves. yet any updates are free for you to take to the garage to get. So NO need to spend £100's on an expensive not required service. I don't know how many include Breakdown cover in the service cost. ??? the cost of a cabin filter may be as little as a £10. even the wiper blades are less than that. So really I do not see the need for this annual service especially if your car is going for an MOT. which is cheaper and will cover more parts indepth. You are not getting a report on the battery so why do you have to pay for them to have a man Look at the car I found a service list for my car. One item was looking at the seatbelts for wear. and looking at the windscreen for chips or cracks All of which Is NOT required and need NO special high cost garage man to look at it.

[@davidck1]

2:05 what she wanted to say is that this allows the car to talk to the technician and final bill you

[@foxylady1048]

That £206 for a major service is bloody good seeing as the Nissan in my area charged me £250 for mine to be checked. What the hell is going on with Nissan’s service Center, does it mean they can charge what the hell they like Nikki.? I will keep you up to date if it gets higher.

[@warrenb9343]

I agree. I could be wrong though, My thought is since more cars are going electric, the service depts are going to lose money not doing oil changes, spark plugs and all the other systems that petrol cars require. In response they are convincing owners these expensive services are needed on their EVs. Many of these services owners can do themselves. Changing a cabin filter, our dealer charges 120. The filter is 15 and can be done in under 5 minutes by the owner. Windscreen fluid is cheap and can be done easily as well.

[@LatutaEV]

Basically electric cars don't need service. If you have Tesla where software updates are done over the air you can check fluids and change filters yourself no need to waste 150 quid. Also VW use drum brakes at the rear so they don't rust.

[@danharold3087]

Drum brakes rust too. Maybe slower and you can't see it. A good friend's parents stopped using their VW bus/camper. Over time the drum brakes rusted solid. This was an extreme case and generally they do not rust to seizing when in use. The problem with EVs and regenerative braking is that the brakes do not get used.

[@LatutaEV]

@@danharold3087 yes you are right but for EVs they design them differently so they fully enclosed so you can't compare them with the old design drum brakes

[@danharold3087]

@@LatutaEV You had me wondering why EVs would use drum brakes. VW says it is because they have less drag than disk brakes. That is reasonable. Have never look at a drum brake on an EV. Will have to take your word on the fully enclosed.

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

Minor and Major servicing is on par with ICE car servicing but with less bits to prove wrong and have to be replaced if you take care of your car's maintenance.

[@grayone321]

Liked the video. Servicing is fine but what are the costs and speed of action when a breakdown of something in the car. Currently the serving you talk about is sugar candy stuff.

[@andrewglobe3213]

those brake discs were worn but not worn out you may get an advisory on the mot but that's it just say thanks for pointing it out

[@waynehobbs5175]

Fact, in Australia the Ioniq 5 is more expensive to service than the similar size Hyundai Tucson over 5 years. This is criminal for a vehicle with so few moving parts compared to the petrol alternative from the same manufacturer. Sure you may save $ on electricity at typically 50c/kWh vs ULP at $1.80/litre but purchase price is double and insurance is 40% higher too. Admittedly the Ioniq at year 5 with average 75000km will have broken even on emissions (including construction) but once depreciation is added you will be $30000 worse off.

[@seaniepc4]

How do you put out a EV fire.

[@stevecrawford4817]

My petrol car major service is the same price as the EV minor service. After watching alot of videos, I wont be changing my fuel type just yet. Cheaper to run a petrol car when you put all those costs together, not just about the price of petrol.

[@user-lm1je3xf9b]

TMI If I get in a car I want to drive it. Get from one place to another. Do not want to have to sit there and program it for ¼ hour before I move of. Set the heater Air con. If it is to cold or hot to have to stop. And most of thoughts items will start to play up after about 3 to 4 years. Planned obsolescence.

[@user-lm1je3xf9b]

Unless you are recharging at home from solar panels. Many rural recharge stations are powered by diesel generator and some times petrol. The power has to be generated some where. Has environmental impact. Even charging at home means less power to the grid helping power other homes. Not as clean as one thinks!

[@sonalfernando2342]

It can be done on our own 😂😂

[@johndixon4128]

Never had my wheels removed by a Nissan mechanic

[@andytipping70]

I'm sorry but for the effort the guy put in to do what is effectivly what i would call mandatory weekly checks those prices are enough to stop me buying an electric car! As for the cost of a diesel service being more - ive just replaced my dics and pads on the front axcel, fluid and filter changes - all for less than £150 - and to go from a minor to a major service because the pollen filter wants changing is ludicrous!

[@danharold3087]

Andy that is like saying you will not buy any diesel because some skin owners on service. On a tesla you change the cabin filter and make sure the brakes are not ruined by rust from disuse. And Tesla does not care who does this work. Things like swapping suspensions can get you in trouble with Tesla warranty.

[@brandonsheffield9873]

Can I service myself like my ICE car? I cant afford a mechanic.

[@toninocars]

Check the comment below , 2012 and range of 20 miles. I drive hybrid from 2010 and have no drop in range even a mile, actually is better than new in terms of efficiency. Service cost the same or less. Don’t mind changing oils

[@stuartswanuk]

MG Arnold Clark priced me over £200 for a major and little did they know I had a dash cam hard wired in apon checking the dash cam footage I seen my car was only in the work bay for 20 mins and when I went to drive away I took out the pollen filter to see and low and behold still the original one all dirty un charged so be careful guys these garages aren’t doing what they are saying I won’t name the garage as after I confronted them I got 50% off the bill and got my car booked in the next day where they then did the service. You have all been warned

[@martinostlund1879]

2 months ahead you stop using Eco and the breaks will be shiny as new when the car goes to the shop/MOT.

[@stuartlowe3196]

I really can’t understand why we accept a video report it just repeats what’s been done during the service. I trust my garage to just phone me IF there is a problem. Thumbs up The Rougham Motor Company in Bury St Edmunds.

[@teinspringz]

I like Nicki and thinkg highly of her, but my poor speakers are crackling each time she accentuates a word in her sentence. Can you guys do something about this, something like lowering the audio compression???

[@jonathantaylor1998]

There are a good few Leaf owners on the Facebook group I'm a part of who would be howling with laughter at the idea of calling Nissan servicing good value...!! Even I rolled my eyes at the bit about the technician checking to see if the car's running the latest software - the vast majority of Group members who've had their BMS updated only knew about it from speaking with other members in the Group...! Most then even had to haggle with the dealer before they'd update it... I'm sorry, but Nissan have a very poor service record from actual customers. 😠

[@Electrifyingcom]

Our car has had seven Nissan services - we were tempted to try an independent or DIY (and have for some maintenance) but the RAC cover and stamps in the book make it worthwhile for us to stick with a main dealer. The only complaint we've ever had is their inability to to top the washer fluid.

[@BarnOwl61]

Free software updates, don't count on it. No money in it and cost a lot of of time.

[@alanhowemusic2457]

What’s not to like!!! The price of an electric car and the price of public chargers ranging from 60 to 87 pence per KWatt hour. I didn’t see a defibrillator in the service bay this is a minatory requirement just in case of a service engineer being electrocuted whist servicing the car.

[@Rocketboy-qg6ts]

My first Tesla service was £70 🤣

[@RB-lt8kt]

ICE car servicing is a rip off at main dealers as they charge £150 hr labour and with EV cars you will have to go to the main dealer to keep battery warranty as its part of the inspection.

[@thisisnumber0]

I did 720 miles the other day on one tank of diesel. So there.

[@kyliefan7]

A Nissan’s breaks that ceased from rust???? What? NO!! I swear they are designed that way because my gas Juke had way too many break changes with those super tiny throw away rotors.

[@raftonpounder6696]

Brakes not breaks. Unbelievable.

[@kyliefan7]

@@raftonpounder6696 Go to your safe space!! Working and typing and spell check!! Happy Holidays to you!!

[@raftonpounder6696]

@@kyliefan7 you should be thankful. You have learned something new today. Now you won’t be embarrassing yourself when you type brakes.

[@ajtame]

Unless you have severe hayfeaver why would you ever care about the pollen filter, that sounds like a con item to me

[@LiamB1994]

it catches dust and other stuff that can get blown into the cabin. It's usually pretty easy to change yourself. 10 minute job at most.

[@phuketexplorer]

Seems we need to rethink the braking system on EV's, rather than relying on technology that's more than a hundred years old old.

[@raftonpounder6696]

What? Sure change the shape of the wheels when you’re at it. I drive a car powered by electricity, not an electric car. Obviously you drive a Tesla.

[@03samjon1]

Regenerative braking is the new braking system, slow’s you down like Rafton here and puts energy back into the battery

[@H4M24UK]

This is a common problem on other EVs.

[@raftonpounder6696]

@@03samjon1 there’s no apostrophe in slows, genius.

[@raftonpounder6696]

@@03samjon1 regenerative braking is the same as using your gearbox and engine brake. Nothing new.

[@arthurdanielles4784]

Questionable vid. It's no doubt misleading for some who are on a 'leasehold' agreement where the agreement will specify terms and conditions that must be adhered to AND ie having your car serviced by those NOT permitted to do so? Even buying from a dealership where an agreement has been made re the servicing et is a CONTRACTUAL arrangement made at time of sale or purchase et failing to meet the terms and conditions that entails will mean a breach of 'contract' forfeiting rights afforded by that original agreement. Also specific dealerships / manufacturers agents et will have specific equipment onsite designed for their vehicles diagnostics and anyone under the illusion of one size fits all can be in for a rude awakening when something later on goes wrong.

[@quartytypo]

As more idiots by electric vehicles, it's now time to invest heavily in the tow truck industry

[@turbogeek.421]

3:01 Causal sexism or a sad truth about how women are treated at some garages...?

[@raftonpounder6696]

They deserve it for knowing absolutely nothing about their vehicles. Useless men deserve it too.

[@kendavis1198]

Great Video. However, I do not know of a Dealership that Gives the Customer a VIDEO of the Underside and all of the servicing performed or needed? That said, I have seen a Very Detailed Video Of servicing done on my Buddies Aston Martin, Be it an ICE vehicle, and the Fact that the Servicing was Outlandishly Expensive, That's the Least they could do for the POOR FELLER!!! To Say the Least. That service was $2000.00 +++, so the DVD / VIDEO Was a Nice Touch. 🤷‍♂😂. But an EV servicing, (in the States), with a VIDEO??? Never seen the Like.

[@roberttugwell4756]

No CO2, or NOx, no oils to change less pollution has to be good,

[@phuketexplorer]

They still need transmission oil changes and hydraulic fluid.

[@Noah_E]

Evs transfer the pollution from the tail pipe to a power plant and the environmental destruction to where the rare earth metals are mined.

[@danharold3087]

@@Noah_E Not sure about the rest of the world with the war and all. But in the US the grid gets greener every year. My electricity is 13 cents KWH and nearly 50% of the electricity is from wind. Only West Virginia comes close to a 100% coal electrical generation over 90 percent. Even there the EV will break even in time and be pollution free for the rest of its life. When we have enough old EVs to recycle these new cars will have a very low carbon footprint. Coal is strip mining. You never stop mining coal. We burn the crazy stuff. Always need more.

[@chrismorrison6434]

Dealer kicks the tyres and says £200 pounds please.

[@dundeepolice991]

Keep your electric cars.

[@danijelhorvatincic9224]

Rich Rebuilds...

[@GlassActivist]

The every year service is BS. Mileage is the only real benchmark. It's a money grab while under warranty to allow you to use your warranty.

[@connorsutton]

Absolute rip off you can do that at home 😂

[@tonyrobinson362]

When did roadside assist cost £200+ your having a laugh they are well and truly taking the piss! Sorry.

[@HighDef69]

Really?? A Nissan Leaf is your test car!! How about using a true EV like a Tesla, Lucid Air, Hyundai Ionic or Kia EV 6.

[@dave9614]

One of the staff who work at the company drives a leaf. I think it's the boss

[@Electrifyingcom]

If you will pay the extra £50,000 it would cost to swap our faithful Leaf for any of those cars we will consider it.

[@danharold3087]

@@Electrifyingcom Net shows Long Range AWD at £57,490 in England. We do need Tesla to get that 1/2 price car to market.

[@stvargas69]

What's not to love about an EV? No engine rumble. "Saving the environment" is uninspiring. And its not saving the environment, its moving the pollution to 3rd world countries

[@tkinginyellow]

The simplicity... Yea, I stopped the video right there.

[@thomasbroker69]

What a scam, their not even engineers!

[@joosiekawk]

nissan leaf is one of the ugliest cars put on the road

[@BlaqRaq]

Electric cars are simpler mechanically. But think of the process. Remember every time a change occur, you lose. Think of converting chemical energy to ac, then to dc, then to modulated and regulated ac, then to mechanical energy. Rather than converting chemical energy to mechanical energy.

[@danharold3087]

Every time a piston moves up and down it wears the cylinder. Just as the piston and cylinder have to be designed to last the life of the car, so does the battery on an EV. And you have the EV process mixed up. Maybe that is why you see it as a difficult thing. You start off on the wrong foot with the battery creating AC. Basically the DC from the battery is processed by electronics that may or may not be on as single board/box. It does the inverter thing to created signals for each phase of the motor with the correct voltage at the correct time.

[@raftonpounder6696]

1:38 there is absolutely nothing wrong with that brake disc. The actual disc is shiny which is all that matters. The other parts corrode on all cars. Stick to car reviews as you clearly know nothing about the mechanical gubbins.

[@Electrifyingcom]

Thank you for your helpful comment Rafton. The disc is clearly scored, but it was also worn below the minimum thickness. A new Leaf disc is 28 mm, the recommended minimum thickness is 26 mm and ours were at 24mm.

[@raftonpounder6696]

@@Electrifyingcom do you believe that?

[@tonyrobinson362]

​@@raftonpounder6696Dont bother trying to educate them it's pointless save your breath.

[@hondamonkeyboy]

I'm guessing this is a sponsored video. Apart from the pollen filter at a major service what else do they actually do at a major service. Anyone can fit those at a much cheaper cost I'm sure. The videos will probably only tell you the tyre depths. Ask me how I know. Sorry but this is a make weight video at best. Unsubcribed.

[@Electrifyingcom]

Not a sponsored video. We even paid for the service, although the manager did give us his staff discount, which was nice of him. A major service seems to include the pollen filter, a 'gearbox' fluid check and the brake fluid change.

[@GlassActivist]

While they've put a positive spin on the robbery that is EV service, I think this video still has value. People who know are speaking up about the lack of value at an EV service. I'm also sympathetic to dealers, they make their money off used cars and parts. EVs contribute less to both of those markets. Also, Electrifying's other content is great!

[@danharold3087]

​@@Electrifyingcom They are looking hard for things to do and call them needed service. If that gearbox was on an ICE chances are that the mechanics would ignore it. Had a transfer case die on a 4WD pickup serviced by the dealer from day 1. It ran out of oil They said they don't check the transfer case.

[@12vLife]

I feel like the most disruptive part of EVs has not even been discussed or even considered. What if a manufacturer decided it did not want to be in the dealership, service, parts or warranty business at all and just pushed that back on parts companies and owners. This would require they sell the most basic, standard and well documented automobile that could safely be serviced by anyone using a very intelligent ChatGPT support prompt. Easy to find, service and swap parts. What if you could buy the car for $15k USD but all you got was a 2 year parts warranty and a support link.. what kind of person would buy such a car? I for sure would.