What you need to know about electric vehicle maintenance

Electric vehicles (EVs) are beginning to take center stage in today’s commercial fleet industry. With growing concerns about sustainability, rising fuel prices, and tougher greenhouse gas emissions regulations, more and more fleets are turning to EVs.  

For fleet operations, this begs an obvious question – how does electric vehicle maintenance stack up against maintenance involving traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles?

Advantages of electric vehicle maintenance

1. Lower overall maintenance costs 

2. Comprehensive battery warranties 

   The last point is critical because if you charge your EV at a faster speed, that might lead to a relatively faster battery degradation.  

3. Simplified cooling systems 

4. Consistent servicing schedules 

Disadvantages of electric vehicle maintenance

For all the advantages EVs offer when it comes to fleet maintenance, there are some other factors that need to be considered. These include: 

1. Higher repair costs for certain components  

2. Longer wait times for repairs  

3. Faster tire wear  

Key considerations for EV fleet management

Fleet leaders face a critical decision when choosing between integrating EVs or sticking with ICE vehicles. This decision involves carefully weighing several key factors.  

• Maintenance costs 

• Sustainability targets 

• Downtime  

• Access to repairs   

• Parts availability 

You’ll want to carefully evaluate your operational priorities when considering all your options. What roles do long-term cost savings, vehicle uptime, and sustainability goals play in driving the decision? 

At Element, our team of trusted advisors can walk you through these considerations and help you determine which path best fits your specific needs. So, when you’re ready to explore how EV maintenance will impact your fleet, be sure to reach out – we’re here to help!