What is an Electric Car?
Tesla Model 3 Nissan Leaf Renault Zoe BMW i3 BYD Tang EV An electric car or electric vehicle is a passenger automobile that is propelled by one or more electric traction motors, using only energy stored in on-board batteries
Electric Car Repairs in South Africa
Car Electric
Address:13 3rd St, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Smith’s Auto Electrical
Phone:+27 83 227 5161
Can electric cars be repaired?
Our network of independent EV specialist garages can service your electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle, regardless of whether the car is still within the manufacturer’s warranty or not. Find a garage near you to find out more or book your car in.
Do electric cars use oil?
The short answer is no. Electric cars do not need motor oil as they don’t have the conventional internal combustion engine with all the moving parts.
Plug-in hybrids (and hybrids) still require traditional maintenance as they still employ an ICE in combination with an electric motor to increase efficiency.
Do electric cars have brakes?
Even though regenerative braking provides a lot of stopping force on its own, EVs and hybrids also come with conventional hydraulic brakes.
However, since regenerative braking does much of the work while slowing the vehicle, the brake pads and rotors are used much less frequently.
How long do brake pads last on electric cars?
Electric Car Brakes Don’t Need to be Replaced as Frequently
In fact, brakes in electric vehicles can usually last well over 100,000 miles before needing to be replaced. Some drivers have even reported brakes stretching past the 200,000-mile point.
Are tyres for electric cars different?
Tyres for electric vehicles carry a heavier load and have to withstand high instant torque, leading to higher tyre wear, so we need tyres with stronger constructions and more robust rubber compounds. Greater mass and increased inertia mean longer braking distance, so we place a special emphasis on optimal grip.
Are electric cars heavier than petrol?
State of play: Electric vehicles can be anywhere from hundreds to thousands of pounds heavier than similarly sized gas vehicles because EV batteries are so much heavier than engines.
For example, the 2023 GMC Hummer EV, a full-size pickup, weighs more than 9,000 pounds, and sports a 2,900-pound battery.