EV vs ICE servicing costs?
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I'm still banned from the EV forum, for no apparent reason, so put this here. I can't find a discussion about this. I'm thinking of joining the EV brigade and am wondering how EV servicing costs compare to their ICE equivalents. Deducting the labour and costs of oils/filters etc. I would expect EVs to be MUCH cheaper to service but is this actually the case? Getting fed up of the servicing costs for my Audi.
Varies - by manufacturer and by garage.
The ACTUAL cost to do it should be, as you said, significantly cheaper - but some places charge teh same to service a hybrid as they do an EV. Some, sometimes, get it right e.g. I paid about £130 for a lexus UX300e service, which the person at reception was v confused by (that price is wrong etc)
The ACTUAL cost to do it should be, as you said, significantly cheaper - but some places charge teh same to service a hybrid as they do an EV. Some, sometimes, get it right e.g. I paid about £130 for a lexus UX300e service, which the person at reception was v confused by (that price is wrong etc)
They make stuff up to charge you, or the lease company. My MG is 2.5 years old and 25000 miles and so far it's had one made up service where they don't actually do anything beyond giving you a health report. Think it might be due a pollen filter at some point in the nearish future but that's it until the likes of brake fluid changes come round.
I guess many EV owners just rely on the MoT and wait for things to wear out or go wrong, unless they need to keep a warranty valid. . Much of the MoT inspection duplicates the checks a garage does during a 'service'. No point paying twice. The MoT test report usually advises when things like tyres and brake pads are soon to need replacing. Incidentally, I've had an old (2005) Audi A8 for 12yrs now; it's never had a 'service' since I bought it. I just change the oil and filter every 10,000 miles myself and replace things when they wear out. But it only does about 2,000 miles a year, so to waste time and money on an annual 'service' would be absurd.
timberman said:
The 1st service on my I4 M50 was around £350.00,
I don't know whether that's good or bad these days
services are every 2 years
I personally think that's a ripoff for what I think is probably a visual inspection and maybe battery check? It's about the same as my Q5 TFSi oil service, which also involved oil and filter. The hourly rate for an EV service must be through the roof.I don't know whether that's good or bad these days
services are every 2 years
My Model Y Dual Motor (LR) needed cabin filter at year 2. Since it’s a company car had to use Tesla ranger to come do it on my driveway. He also fitted a new centre speaker whilst there which he said was a precautionary swap out (it was working fine - I never requested it) Tesla actually promote you DIY the cabin filter.
Changed rear tyres at 35,000 miles. Front need doing shortly, at 51,000 miles (probably 53,000 when I get them done).
First MOT end of next month, it’s three years old in June. when I return the car in a years time it’ll be the cheapest, most reliable 60,000 miles I’ve ever done (save for depreciation!). Can’t help but feel that it will be an amazing buy for whoever gets it after I’ve used it for 4 years.
Changed rear tyres at 35,000 miles. Front need doing shortly, at 51,000 miles (probably 53,000 when I get them done).
First MOT end of next month, it’s three years old in June. when I return the car in a years time it’ll be the cheapest, most reliable 60,000 miles I’ve ever done (save for depreciation!). Can’t help but feel that it will be an amazing buy for whoever gets it after I’ve used it for 4 years.
dtaylo2 said:
My Model Y Dual Motor (LR) needed cabin filter at year 2. Since it s a company car had to use Tesla ranger to come do it on my driveway. He also fitted a new centre speaker whilst there which he said was a precautionary swap out (it was working fine - I never requested it) Tesla actually promote you DIY the cabin filter.
Changed rear tyres at 35,000 miles. Front need doing shortly, at 51,000 miles (probably 53,000 when I get them done).
First MOT end of next month, it s three years old in June. when I return the car in a years time it ll be the cheapest, most reliable 60,000 miles I ve ever done (save for depreciation!). Can t help but feel that it will be an amazing buy for whoever gets it after I ve used it for 4 years.
Servicing charges?Changed rear tyres at 35,000 miles. Front need doing shortly, at 51,000 miles (probably 53,000 when I get them done).
First MOT end of next month, it s three years old in June. when I return the car in a years time it ll be the cheapest, most reliable 60,000 miles I ve ever done (save for depreciation!). Can t help but feel that it will be an amazing buy for whoever gets it after I ve used it for 4 years.
My Mini EV has serving included in the deal. I can't think what would need replacing though. No oil, coolant has an easy life, the friction brakes don't need to do much if anything as the regen does the work. It still has the BMW b
ks about brake fluid needing to be changed every 2 years, you know for those same brakes that aren't used. Pollen filter perhaps.
ks about brake fluid needing to be changed every 2 years, you know for those same brakes that aren't used. Pollen filter perhaps.lornemalvo said:
SDK said:
I've had two EV's serviced in 6 years
-> Polestar 2 : Cabin air filter changed : £90 (Volvo dealer) [32k miles]
-> BMW iX : brake fluid and cabin air filter changed £180 (BMW Specialist independent) [36k miles]
I know a great specialist, but I'm still in warranty period . -> Polestar 2 : Cabin air filter changed : £90 (Volvo dealer) [32k miles]
-> BMW iX : brake fluid and cabin air filter changed £180 (BMW Specialist independent) [36k miles]
Servicing can done at approved garages now.
Under EU Block Exemption regulations (retained in the UK), manufacturers cannot force you to use a main dealer, provided the independent garage uses OEM/approved parts, adheres to manufacturer schedules, and is VAT registered
Warranty work still requires main dealer to complete
SDK said:
lornemalvo said:
SDK said:
I've had two EV's serviced in 6 years
-> Polestar 2 : Cabin air filter changed : £90 (Volvo dealer) [32k miles]
-> BMW iX : brake fluid and cabin air filter changed £180 (BMW Specialist independent) [36k miles]
I know a great specialist, but I'm still in warranty period . -> Polestar 2 : Cabin air filter changed : £90 (Volvo dealer) [32k miles]
-> BMW iX : brake fluid and cabin air filter changed £180 (BMW Specialist independent) [36k miles]
Servicing can done at approved garages now.
Under EU Block Exemption regulations (retained in the UK), manufacturers cannot force you to use a main dealer, provided the independent garage uses OEM/approved parts, adheres to manufacturer schedules, and is VAT registered
Warranty work still requires main dealer to complete
I dont get where people think that theres nothing to do on an EV. Its exactly the same to service as an ICE with the following differences
- no engine oil or filter to change
- no air filter to replace
- no fuel filter to replace
instead you have
- charging systems and battery to check for safety
you still have coolant,brakes, washers, wipers, chassis stuff, software updates etc etc
So yes, its cheaper and a bit quicker £300 vs £4-500 but still needed
- no engine oil or filter to change
- no air filter to replace
- no fuel filter to replace
instead you have
- charging systems and battery to check for safety
you still have coolant,brakes, washers, wipers, chassis stuff, software updates etc etc
So yes, its cheaper and a bit quicker £300 vs £4-500 but still needed
The vast majority of servicing for most cars for the first few years is oil and filters, air filter, pollen filter, brakes pads plus flush and general checks.
Aside from the brake fluid and cabin filter the EV doesn’t need those.
These also the general lack of heat that the electronic components are subjected too which is likely to mean fewer failures.
Against that is the electronics that only EVs have, some of which is new and might be expected to have a degree of failure as the tech matures.
But overall EVs are just simpler hence much cheaper to service.
Older it’s a bit soon to say but the number of mega miles Tesla’s that have required almost nothing more doing to them suggests that they will require far less work.
No exhaust, gearbox, cat, etc remember
Aside from the brake fluid and cabin filter the EV doesn’t need those.
These also the general lack of heat that the electronic components are subjected too which is likely to mean fewer failures.
Against that is the electronics that only EVs have, some of which is new and might be expected to have a degree of failure as the tech matures.
But overall EVs are just simpler hence much cheaper to service.
Older it’s a bit soon to say but the number of mega miles Tesla’s that have required almost nothing more doing to them suggests that they will require far less work.
No exhaust, gearbox, cat, etc remember
lornemalvo said:
I personally think that's a ripoff for what I think is probably a visual inspection and maybe battery check? It's about the same as my Q5 TFSi oil service, which also involved oil and filter. The hourly rate for an EV service must be through the roof.
BMW service includes changing the brake fluid. Not just a visual inspection. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff