In short, yes — and it’s a good idea not to leave it too long. While electric vehicles don’t need oil changes or many of the traditional engine-related service items, they still have key components that wear over time and need checking for safety and reliability.
EV servicing is mainly about inspecting and maintaining the parts that still do the hard work every day — like brakes, suspension, tyres, cooling systems, and model-specific items set by the manufacturer. Keeping on top of these checks can help prevent corrosion, uneven tyre wear, and avoidable repair bills later on.
At Fresh Motors in Watton, Norfolk, we can confirm your EV’s recommended service schedule using your registration and current mileage — and carry out the right service for your vehicle.
Key Areas Checked During an EV Service
Brakes and Regenerative Braking (Regen)
When an EV driver initially presses the brake pedal, the brakes do not always engage straight away. Instead, the vehicle’s drive motor increases regenerative braking to slow the car down. This improves range and reduces running costs, but it can mean the physical brakes are used less often — which can lead to brake corrosion.
At Fresh Motors in Watton, Norfolk, we recommend a major EV service every 2 years or 20,000 miles. As part of this service, we fully strip down the pads, discs, or drums, remove as much corrosion as possible, and lubricate components where required.
Neglecting this allows corrosion to build up and may become more costly in the future.
Suspension and Steering Components
On average, EVs are heavier than traditional ICE vehicles. They’re also often more luxurious, which can mean a more complex suspension setup with more moving parts and bushes. This can lead to higher wear and earlier replacements.
As part of your EV service at Fresh Motors, we inspect the full suspension and steering setup to ensure it is in peak working order.
EV-Specific Service Items (Manufacturer Intervals)
Each EV varies in what it requires. For example, Teslas have no fixed servicing schedule, but regular inspections are still recommended. Some models from other manufacturers may have specific replacement intervals.
At Fresh Motors, we have access to full manufacturer service schedules. If you’re unsure what your EV requires, get in touch with your registration and current mileage and we’ll be happy to help.
Tyres and EV Torque Wear
EVs have a lot of torque — the force that pushes you back into the seat when accelerating. The downside is that torque combined with extra vehicle weight can cause tyres to wear faster than on a conventional petrol or diesel vehicle.
As part of an EV service at Fresh Motors, we inspect all tyres to ensure they are within legal requirements, and we provide a video health check so you can see the overall condition of your vehicle.