Nowadays, the number and sales volume of new energy vehicles are still higher than pure electric vehicles. Although hybrid vehicles have solved the worry of running without electricity, they still cannot follow the mainstream route due to vehicle design and cost calculations in various aspects. Pure electric vehicles have gradually been accepted by car enthusiasts, and countries around the world have formulated plans to ban the sale of fuel vehicles. It is expected that in the near future, we will usher in a mainstream era of pure electric vehicles. We all know that the internal structure and design of pure electric vehicles are much simpler than gasoline vehicles, and there are also many fewer fault factors. Car enthusiasts are also not very familiar with the subsequent maintenance and upkeep of pure electric vehicles. Is it necessary to maintain pure electric vehicles? What maintenance items should I pay attention to?
Pure electric vehicles inevitably require maintenance. Although the power of a vehicle does not come from the engine, there are still many components in the power transmission that require maintenance. It can only be said that compared to pure electric vehicles, the maintenance interval can be longer, but it does not mean that the vehicle does not need maintenance anymore. Although the two major components of traditional cars are missing, the maintenance of other components is also important!
1. Car paint, interior
Unlike traditional fuel powered vehicles, the powertrain has changed, but the vehicle’s paint and interior remain the same. When the vehicle reaches a certain age, aging and wear of the paint, loss of gloss, and other situations cannot be avoided, including aging and wear of the interior, which still require regular cleaning and maintenance. Otherwise, when there are situations such as changing paint or parts, it also requires a considerable cost.
2. Tires, chassis
Tires should be regularly inspected to check if the tire pressure is within the normal range, in order to avoid situations such as tire blowout and tire leakage on the road. Tires will face aging, excessive wear, and other situations after a certain period of time, and it is still necessary to check frequently. Most pure electric vehicle batteries are installed on the chassis, and the outer protective layer of the battery can effectively prevent rainwater and water from entering. However, over time, the wear of the protective layer can easily damage the battery, so it is essential to check for foreign objects and rust on the chassis.
3. Circuit system
Although pure electric vehicles do not have engines, the inspection of their electrical systems is crucial. The maintenance items of circuit systems generally include power battery systems, motor systems, electrical and electronic control systems, etc. The battery needs to be regularly replaced with antifreeze. The motor needs to be regularly replaced with gear oil, and the bearings and parts that need to be replaced in other electrical and electronic control systems should be lubricated and maintained in a timely manner, as well as the optimization of system data.
4. Replacement of vulnerable parts
Although pure electric vehicles do not have as many vulnerable parts and rubber components as gasoline vehicles, it is still necessary to pay attention to them. Otherwise, it will be troublesome to think about maintenance when the performance of a certain component decreases or other problems occur. For example, for common pedals, brake pads, seals, belts, etc., regular inspection and replacement are the best maintenance methods.
The maintenance cycle of new energy vehicles is relatively long, and maintenance must be carried out within the specified period, and the cost of maintenance is not high. Don’t wait until one day when the vehicle malfunctions to regret it. Good maintenance and usage methods can greatly extend the service life of vehicles.