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Tesla eliminates annual service, keeps some periodic maintenance

Green Car Reports

Electric cars are supposed to be more reliable than internal combustion models. Yet Tesla, like most corner auto dealerships, has made money selling extended service plans for annual maintenance on its cars, sometimes mandatory. Certainly, they have a lot fewer moving parts and need a lot less lubrication.

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90,000 Miles On My Tesla Model 3 — Maintenance Costs Higher Than Expected

CleanTechnica EVs

I know that in principal EVs are much less complex than cars with internal combustion engines. An internal combustion engine (ICE) replacement cost is ~$7000. It is much more complex than an electric motor. In addition, ICE cars have very complex transmissions (replacement cost ~$5000). You also […]

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Feature: How Expensive Is EV Maintenance?

Clean Fleet Report

All vehicles require some form of maintenance. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. So, just how expensive is EV maintenance overall? Average Maintenance Costs. Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your EV.

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

Clean Fleet Report

Whether you’re driving an electric car or a vintage machine, maintaining your car properly keeps it in top condition. Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. You’ll also spend less money on fuel, whether it’s liquid in the tank for electricity in the battery. Check the Fluids.

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New Total Cost of Ownership Tool for Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

We’ve written about the total cost of ownership of automobiles for a decade, comparing the total cost of ownership of electric cars to the total cost of ownership of fossil-powered cars.

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Tesla updates maintenance plans; higher fees now include hardware updates

Green Car Reports

Electric cars may require significantly less maintenance than internal-combustion cars, but even they will break down eventually. So the Silicon Valley automaker offers maintenance plans, which allow owners to prepay for annual inspections and other routine work.

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Electric Car Maintenance A Third Cheaper Than Combustion Vehicles?

Green Car Reports

Driving an electric car has plenty of advantages, but many owners also like the simplicity of their vehicles. An electric motor is incredibly simple in operation. In contrast, internal combustion engines can be made up of hundreds of parts--even thousands, in particularly advanced engines.