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EV Service: Frequently Asked Questions
An EV (Electric Vehicle) service is a form of car servicing that has been specially designed for battery-powered vehicles.
Although an EV does not contain a internal combustion engine (ICE) it shares many other similar components with petrol and diesel cars.
Therefore, regular servicing is just as important with an EV as it is with a ICE powered vehicle.
An EV service should be considered a routine, but essential, part of an electric car’s maintenance schedule. Helping to ensure the longevity and deliver an optimal performance.
At Blackcircles.com, our EV service checks over a full compliment of important components on your EV.
From general vehicle checks, to EV-specific checks, your can rest assured that when booking an EV service, your vehicle will received a thorough health check.
A full checklist of the service can be seen below:
| Service Item | Included |
|---|---|
| Engine Area | |
| Check inverter coolant | ✔️ |
| Electrical Components Of Vehicle | |
| Check horn operation | ✔️ |
| Inspect interior and exterior lights | ✔️ |
| Inspect warning lights | ✔️ |
| EV Motor Check | ✔️ |
| Visual check of high volt cables & connectors | ✔️ |
| Charging point & cable check | ✔️ |
| Steering & Suspension | |
| Check steering components for wear and corrosion | ✔️ |
| Check condition of steering rack gaiters | ✔️ |
| Inspect wheel bearings | ✔️ |
| Inspect shock absorbers | ✔️ |
| Inspect suspension | ✔️ |
| Vehicle Interior / Exterior | |
| Inspect vehicle windscreen | ✔️ |
| Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function | ✔️ |
| Top up windscreen wash as required | ✔️ |
| Inspect number plate | ✔️ |
| Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) | ✔️ |
| Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks | ✔️ |
| Inspect seatbelts front & rear | ✔️ |
| Check tyre tread depth | ✔️ |
| Check tyre pressures | ✔️ |
| Check tyres for uneven wear | ✔️ |
| Check tyre age | ✔️ |
| Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) | ✔️ |
| Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) | ✔️ |
| Check spare tyre | ✔️ |
| Check pollen filter schedule & report | ✔️ |
| Brakes | |
| Check brake pads for wear or damage | ✔️ |
| Check calipers for leaks and security | ✔️ |
| Check brake shoes for wear or damage | ✔️ |
| Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links | ✔️ |
| Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion | ✔️ |
| Inspect brake hydraulic system | ✔️ |
| Inspect handbrake | ✔️ |
| Test and report brake fluid boiling point | ✔️ |
| Inspect ABS warning light | ✔️ |
| Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* | ✔️ |
| Final Checks | |
| Road Test | ✔️ |
| Update service book (if applicable) | ✔️ |
You should typically get an EV (Electric Vehicle) service every 12 to 24 months, depending on the manufacturer’s recommendation, your driving habits, and mileage.
Some EVs also follow mileage-based intervals, such as every 10,000 to 20,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Even without oil or exhaust systems to worry about, regular EV servicing is crucial for monitoring battery health, keeping electronics up to date, and ensuring the vehicle remains safe and efficient on the road.
Although EVs are often quotes as requiring less maintenance than petrol or diesel vehicles, they are by no means maintenance-free.
They still require regular checks and servicing. This is to maintain the safety, performance, and long-term reliability.
One of the key focuses of EV maintenance should be on the tyres, brakes, battery systems.
On top of this, ensuring that you keep any software up to date with the latest version is also very important.
Given the nature of an EV, there are no engine components or exhaust systems that you will need to worry about.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are generally considered to be low-maintenance.
However, regular servicing is important and will uncover a few common issues.
One of the more common concerns relates to the high-voltage battery. This can be in the shape of gradual range loss, reduced capacity, or irregular cell performance.
Due to the frequent charging requirements, charging system issues may also arise over time.
Another area that commonly requires attention is the brake system.
As regenerative braking is a part of many EV systems, this can lead to corrosion or seizing of mechanical brakes if they’re not used often.
As with most vehicle types, suspension and tyre wear are also common problems. Especially when you consider the extra weight of the battery pack which is used in an EV.
All of this goes to show why regular EV servicing is important – giving you the chance to catch these types of issues early on before they become a more serious problem.
There’s no exact timeframe for when an EV battery will need to be replaced, as it depends on a variety of factors including usage, age, and environmental conditions.
Most electric vehicle manufacturers offer a battery warranty of around 8 years, but it's important to check the specific terms of your own vehicle’s warranty for confirmation.
Based on current industry estimates, the latest generation of EV batteries is expected to remain effective for approximately 10 to 20 years before needing replacement, depending on how the car is driven and maintained.
Yes, as long as the garage has the right training in place, the correct tools and appropriate safety procedures.
Most basic vehicle checks and maintenance tasks – such as tyres, brakes and lights – can be handled by most garages.
The speciality knowledge comes into it when EV-specific components are being worked on. Such as the high-voltage battery, electric motor and inverter.
As with all servicing, garages must follow strict safety procedures to look after staff and customers alike.
All garages on the Blackcircles.com network have been pre-approved. When you are searching for an EV service, you will only be displayed with options which are suitable for your car type.
Along with our EV Service offering, Blackcircles provides a range of other servicing and MOT options, including:
- • MOT
- • EV MOT
- • Hybrid MOT
- • Major Service
- • Full Service
- • Interim Service
- • Hybrid Service ( Full & Interim)
- • Oil & Filter Change
- • Combined MOT & Service packages (coming soon)