How is Honda Service Different for EVs?

When it comes to Honda service, there’s no team better suited for the job than Lester Glenn Honda. We’re here to help you at every stage of the vehicle ownership process, and that includes making the transition to a greener driving experience. Learn about how EV maintenance for vehicles like the new Honda Prologue differs from traditional Honda service at our dealership.

You’ll Need Less Service

There are many benefits to purchasing an EV model, including a reduced environmental impact and savings on fuel. When you buy an EV, you’ll also have the added benefit of reduced service needs.

That’s because EV models have fewer moving parts and systems. The internal combustion engine requires regular service and care in gasoline-powered, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models. In electric vehicles, there is no internal combustion engine, and that means less service and upkeep is required.

You’ll Service the Battery More

While your overall service needs will be fewer, the items that do need maintenance often require closer attention than they would in a gas-powered car or hybrid. For instance, batteries in EV models determine how much power the vehicle receives and how far a distance the car can go on a single charge. Because the batteries play a more prominent role in the function of your EV model, they’ll need to be serviced more often.

You’ll Need More Brake Service

Likewise, brake service is more involved. Electric vehicles typically have regenerative braking, which takes the power produced during the braking process and sends it back to the engine for future use. While regenerative braking helps to reduce the amount of wear on components like pads and rotors, the more complex system will need extra service and care.

Schedule EV Service in Sea Girt, NJ

When it comes to your EV care needs, Lester Glenn Honda is here to help. Visit our dealership to pick out the perfect new model, like the Honda Prologue, and keep it running safely and smoothly for many years to come.