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Do Electric Cars Need Oil?

Audi At Home Charging Station

Wondering if your new EV needs a Volkswagen oil change? As a new driver of fuel-powered vehicles around St Louis, it’s a credible question. The simple answer is no – electric cars do not require motor oil to run! Mark that service off the checklist. However, going beyond the simple question, ‘Do electric cars need oil?”, EVs do require a number of services to maintain optimal performance. Learn more about what electric cars need with Suntrup Volkswagen.

What Maintenance Services Do You Need With Electric Vehicles?

We’ve established St Peters drivers don’t need oil in their electric cars. So, in lieu of an electric car oil change, what’s needed for your Volkswagen EV? Here’s what they require:

  • Brake Fluids – Like their fuel-engined counterparts, EVs have brakes. You’ll want to make sure the brakes are properly lubricated to ensure safety.
  • Transmission Fluid – EVs still feature a transmission, so you’ll want to top off your transmission fluid regularly. Suntrup Volkswagen can give you advice on recommended maintenance intervals. 
  • Coolant -This will keep your battery and vehicle systems from overheating.
  • Tires– EVs of course need tires, the backbone of any car. You’ll still want to get your tires rotated and schedule regular wheel alignments.

What Are the Parts of an Electric Vehicle?

Do electric cars need oil? Absolutely not. Beyond the services listed above, what else powers your EV ride around Webster? Let’s break down the anatomy to look at the parts that are essential to powering your electric car:

  • Electric motor -In lieu of a gas-powered engine, EVs rely on an electric motor that puts the wheels into motion.
  • Charging ports -Whether at home or on the road, you’ll need to periodically plug your vehicle into external charging ports to keep it adequately charged.
  • Traction motors -Traction motors keep your wheels turning.
  • Onboard charger -From the charging ports, the onboard charger converts external charge into DC power.
  • DC-DC converter – This system converts high-voltage direct current (DC) into the low-voltage supply that powers the EV.
  • Battery – The battery powers the motor as you drive.

Service Your EV at Suntrup Volkswagen in St. Louis

So, do electric cars need oil? Now you know that there’s no such thing as an electric car oil change! Visit our service center at Suntrup Volkswagen to get the best service offers, and make sure your electric vehicle stays running well into the future.

 

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