EV & Hybrid Services

Servicing

The Preventive Maintenance Servicing of Electric Vehicles requires a similar level of regular Inspection Checks as do other ‘propelled’ vehicles, of course minus the internal combustion engine, as the electric motor tends to be a self-contained unit. However, depending on which configuration of EV you have, there will be a variety of aspects to be regularly monitored, as all EVs have some moving parts due to the reality that there is always a transition mechanism of the power to the wheels … and then there is the high-voltage cabling, plus many have cooling systems for the Battery Pack which require careful monitoring to ensure there is no fluid contamination of the Battery Pack+ there is an Air Filter check required for this pack and the critical ‘air access’ point to be checked as a blockage to this will cause heat acceleration resulting in damage to the Battery Pack. Of course, there is the necessary checks for Suspension, Brakes, Steering, Tyres, (which must be the correct load rating) and the typical vehicle items of Cabin Filter and Wiper Blades and various fluid checks for levels & quality. With an BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle ) there is less to be done than on a typical internal combustion engine vehicle, however regular checks are crucial!

 

Hybrids have the EV considerations + as they have an Internal Combustion Engine, so they require typical ICE ( Internal Combustion Engine ) vehicle inspections. The EV & Hybrid Network Certified Workshops use Manufacturers service schedules, while also taking into account your actual driving usage, to plan and execute the most effective Preventative Maintenance Servicing model for you!

 

Diagnostics

Diagnostics – EVs & Hybrids have an extensive range of electronics which control almost every aspect of how the vehicle components interact with each other, to provide you with an amazing driving experience. However, unlike an iPhone, which simply shuts-down if it gets too hot, your EV or Hybrid is programmed to make a multitude of ‘adjustments’ on-the-run to compensate for anything from temperature to weight to driving style. So, when there is an issue, the route cause must be clearly identified before any repairs can be carried out. Your Certified Workshop will do an initial non-invasive evaluation by using specialist equipment. The Certified Workshop Network also has the advantage of being able to tap into the extensive expertise of the groups experiences and International Affiliations. This is why the EV & Hybrid Network of Certified Workshops was formed … to enable the best knowledge to be available for the most accurate and time -effective diagnostics.

These passionate Workshops can provide solutions.

Repairs

With EVs & Hybrids there can be the need to navigate the high-voltage components and so all EV & Hybrid Network Workshops are Certified to work on the vehicles, not only for their safety, but also to ensure that there is no harm done to the vehicles Battery Pack . Again, as within the Diagnostics process, the Network experiences and expertise may play a part in enabling the repairs to be facilitated in the most time and cost-effective manner … stronger together !