{"id":4142,"date":"2021-03-31T19:32:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T19:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wheels2025dev.wpenginepowered.com\/resource\/5-maintenance-tips-for-ev-fleets\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:29:12","slug":"5-maintenance-tips-for-ev-fleets","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/public\/resource\/5-maintenance-tips-for-ev-fleets\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Maintenance Tips for EV Fleets\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electric motors require less maintenance than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Yet, that doesn\u2019t mean these vehicles require no upkeep. Each electric vehicle (EV) fleet should have a well-thought-out maintenance plan. Here\u2019s some insight into what that might entail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Schedule Regular Servicing <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Conventional wisdom dictates sticking with the same service intervals that you would with a combustion engine vehicle. Since electric motors are newer technology, many dealerships may be handling the maintenance. However, it&#8217;s still important to research and develop a network of experienced electric motor mechanics for servicing on the go.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Rotate Those Tires<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>The instant torque delivery and added weight of the\u00a0EV battery\u00a0may cause more tire wear than an ICE vehicle.\u202fThis makes the guidance of having vehicle tires balanced, aligned and inspected\u00a0even more important. Additionally,\u00a0select\u00a0tire manufacturers are adapting to market concerns and developing EV-specific tire models. They have different trend patterns to combat increased wear. Other alterations in the tire cavity to lower the drag coefficient and rolling resistance can help with vehicle range.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Service Your Brakes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Even though the regenerative braking system on EVs\u00a0is\u00a0much gentler on your brake pads when compared to the typical friction braking, they\u2019ll still be servicing eventually.\u00a0\u00a0These breaks recapture the kinetic energy whenever they\u2019re used, turning that power into electricity to move the vehicle. This process is easier on the brakes but wear and tear still does occur. Some predict the brake pads can last up to twice as long, but their condition should be monitored regularly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Replace the Fluids<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>EVs need a fluid top-off now and then. While they don\u2019t require an oil change, there internal thermal management system\u2019s coolant levels diminish over time. Additionally, the brake fluid is also required for them to operate properly. So, keep your regular lineup of coolant, brake fluid and windshield-washer liquid on hand.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Mind the Battery<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>The battery of an electric vehicle contains an array of power cells that don\u2019t require regular maintenance. Yet, they do have a lifespan. Some estimate a lithium-ion battery found in a typical EV to last up to 160,934 kilometers (100,000 miles). But its actual range depends on the vehicle type, making it important to consider battery life when purchasing an EV for your fleet. If you adhere to a three to five-year leasing plan and sell to the used market after, you may be in the clear. Yet, if you use your vehicles longer you may want to incorporate the expense of battery replacement into your TCO analysis. On the flip side, the technology is evolving so batteries as time progresses, batteries lifespans may lengthen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electric motors require less maintenance than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Yet, that doesn\u2019t mean these vehicles require no upkeep. Each electric vehicle (EV) fleet should have a well-thought-out maintenance plan. Here\u2019s some insight into what that might entail.\u00a0 Schedule Regular Servicing Conventional wisdom dictates sticking with the same service intervals that you would [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":148,"featured_media":696,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"project_category":[17],"project_tag":[],"class_list":["post-4142","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","project_category-blog","topics-electric-vehicles","topics-maintenance"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Maintenance Tips for EV Fleets\u00a0<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Maintaining electric fleet vehicles\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, 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