Independent maintenance of electric cars
Would you like to service your electric car efficiently and independently? Here you can find out which inspections and replacements are important for your vehicle and which ones you can carry out yourself with our high-performance products.
Would you like to maintain and service your electric car yourself? In this article, you will learn which maintenance tasks are important for your vehicle and whether they need to be carried out at a workshop.
Construction of electric vehicles: Less is more
Compared with combustion-engine vehicles, electric cars have hardly any hot moving parts: no oil changes, no spark plugs, no exhaust system, etc. However, electric vehicles also require regular maintenance tasks such as replacing wear parts, fluids, or tires. This is the only way to avoid costly repairs - and to keep driving safely and comfortably as usual.
The VW Group's "MEB" electric platform.
At a glance: The most important maintenance tasks
Below you will find a brief overview of which of the most important maintenance tasks you can carry out yourself (and at what interval) - and when a visit to a workshop is recommended:
| Maintenance | Can be done yourself? | Workshop required? | Interval | EV-DOC products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replace cabin air filter | Yes | No | after 15,000 km or 1 year | NewAira Activated carbon filter |
| Replace windshield wipers | Yes | No | every 1-2 years | Aero wiper blades |
| Top up operating fluids | Yes (windshield washer fluid) | Yes (all other fluids) | as needed and during inspections | additionally: TUSKER49 organic windshield cleaner |
| Inspect/repair electrical systems | No | Yes | during inspections and in the event of defects | ABS sensors, OBD-2 scanner |
| Change tires | Yes | Optional | as needed/tread depth | additionally: TUSKER49 wheel cleaner |
| Repair brakes | No | Yes | after wear | - |
EV-DOC service packages: Efficient maintenance at home
With our complete service packages, you can carry out most of your electric car's maintenance yourself with ease and avoid expensive replacements at a workshop. You will also receive a fair discount! But the best part is that this does not affect the vehicle warranty!
- Windshield wiper service: Replace old windshield wipers with our intelligent AerodynamIQ wiper blades, designed for efficiency and performance. You can change them yourself easily and without any hassle.
- Cabin air filter service: Ensure fresh and healthy air inside your vehicle with our NewAira Activated carbon filters, which you can easily install yourself in most models.
- Biological car care: Avoid chemicals altogether and give your electric car the additional benefit of TUSKER49's mineral-based care products. They are non-irritating and proven to be safe for materials and skin.
Digital service book: Never miss a maintenance appointment again
With our digital service book, you will receive a service reminder by email in good time before your upcoming maintenance, tailored to your desired service interval and mileage. We will keep you fully up to date automatically and send you only a service email with an optional payment link: with no obligations whatsoever. You will also receive a 10% discount.
