Electric vehicles typically have lower maintenance costs because they have fewer moving parts.
With a battery electric vehicle, there’s no oil to change, no spark plugs or timing belts to replace, no muffler or catalytic converter to repair.
Plug-in hybrid EVs use the gas-powered engine less, so the engine needs less overall maintenance.
Brakes also last longer, thanks to a unique EV feature: regenerative braking. When you take your foot off the accelerator, the electric motor slows the car down, so you don’t need to apply the brakes as frequently. Regenerative braking technology also captures this extra energy to charge the battery, extending your range.
