⚡ How Often Should You Service an Electric Vehicle?

⚡ How Often Should You Service an Electric Vehicle?

By Andrews Car Centre – EV Servicing Specialists in Lincoln

Electric vehicles (EVs) are often praised for their lower maintenance — but do they still need servicing? And if so, how often?

At Andrews Car Centre in Lincoln, we service all types of EVs and hybrids, and one of the most common questions we hear is:

“I’ve gone electric — do I still need to book a service?”

The short answer? Yes. And here’s how often you should do it — and why it matters.

🧭 Recommended EV Servicing Intervals

Most electric vehicles need a service once every 12 months, or roughly every 10,000–18,000 miles, depending on the manufacturer.

However, EV servicing isn’t one-size-fits-all. It can vary depending on:

• Your driving style (urban stop/start or motorway miles)

• How often you use regenerative braking

• How much weight you carry

• Manufacturer guidelines (Tesla, Nissan, VW, Kia, etc.)

✅ At Andrews Car Centre, we check your EV's service schedule and tailor the work to what it actually needs.

🔧 Why EVs Still Need Servicing

Even though electric cars don’t have:

• Oil filters

• Spark plugs

• Fuel filters

• Timing belts
  ...they still have moving parts, electronics, fluids, brakes and tyres that require attention.

Key items we inspect or replace include:

• Brake pads, discs & fluid

• Battery coolant (if applicable)

• Cabin filters & HVAC systems

• Suspension & steering components

• Tyre wear, pressure & alignment

• Software checks & updates

• 12V battery health

Skipping these checks could lead to reduced performance — or MOT failures down the line.

🛑 EVs Still Need MOTs After 3 Years

Don’t forget — even if your EV is clean and quiet, it still needs an annual MOT after year three, just like any petrol or diesel vehicle.

✅ You can combine your MOT and EV service at Andrews Car Centre for added convenience.

📍 Book Your EV Service in Lincoln

If it’s been 12 months or more since your last service — or you’re not sure what your EV needs — we’re here to help.

👉 Call Andrews Car Centre now, book online, or drop in to our Dixon Street workshop in Lincoln.

✅ EV-trained technicians
✅ Servicing for Tesla, Nissan Leaf, VW ID models, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq & more
✅ Clear pricing and expert advice
✅ Same-day service available

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