Posted on 8/27/2024
Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly becoming more popular as concerns about environmental sustainability grow and technology continues to advance. One of the main questions people have when considering an electric car is whether they’re cheaper to maintain compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles. With fewer moving parts and an entirely different powertrain, EVs come with a unique set of benefits and challenges. Fewer Moving Parts Means Less Wear and Tear One of the biggest reasons EVs are generally cheaper to maintain is that they have fewer moving parts compared to a gasoline-powered engine. An internal combustion engine has hundreds of parts working together, including pistons, crankshafts, valves, and fuel injectors, all of which require lubrication, cooling, and periodic replacement. Electric vehicles, on the other hand, rely on a battery and electric motor, drastically reducing the number of components that can wear out. For example, there’s no ... read more