So you just bought an electric car and now you need to know how to maintain it. Whether your decision to buy your vehicle was based on being eco-friendly or the current state of gas prices, Toyota of Clermont can give you the rundown on electric car maintenance basics. Let’s take a drive into basic car maintenance with the help of our Toyota of Clermont service techs!
Oil changes are now a thing of the past
An electric car, like the new Toyota Bz4x, comes with its perks including removing oil changes, gas filter changes, and spark plug replacement from your car maintenance routine. This is possible due to the fact that electric cars are composed of fewer parts than that of its counterpart, the internal combustion engine.
Your electric car is powered by a battery which requires some maintenance to keep your vehicle running at peak performance. You will want to make sure that your Clermont Toyota is consistently charged between 20% and 80%. It is also pertinent to make sure your vehicle is not subjected to extreme weather. This could be parking your car in a shaded area during a hot summer day with full sun. The same goes for leaving your car parked in the extreme cold as this will reduce the battery's range over time. To keep your electric car charged Toyota of Clermont has a 240-volt home charger available for purchase. This is the most convenient option to keep your Clermont Toyota’s car battery life at its best performance.
Brake maintenance is a safety concern that should be addressed. Luckily with our new electric car, the Toyota Bz4x, you will be operating on regenerative braking and a one-pedal driving feature which can be switched on and off. This means that your brakes will not have to be replaced for more than 100,00 miles.
As previously mentioned, you can say goodbye to those pesky oil changes. Your electric car doesn’t require as many fluids as a traditional internal combustion engine, however you will want to keep on hand wiper fluid, brake fluid, and coolant. Your Toyota of Clermont service center techs can help you choose the best fluids for your car’s maintenance.
Keeping up with tire maintenance is critical for all cars. You’ll want to bring in your electric car to the Toyota of Clermont service center for basic maintenance including tire rotation, tire balance, alignment, and proper air pressure.
Cost of Replacing Your Car's Battery Shouldn't be Scary
When purchasing your Clermont Toyota, you may have had reservations about the possible costs of replacing your electric car’s battery. This should be no cause for concern, however. Your Toyota EV comes with a 10 year or 620,000 miles battery warranty, with a guarantee that it will retain 90% of its original battery life!
If you would like to learn more about your electric vehicles maintenance, the Toyota of Clermont service center can help! Call us with all you Toyota EV questions at (352) 404-7000 or stop by at any day of the week. We’re located at 16851 State Road 50 in Clermont, FL 34711.
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