24 апр. 2023 г. · The one oil that electric cars DO have is usually gear oil in the drive unit. The fixed gears still need lubrication and for single-motor axles ...

19 февр. 2022 г. · They don't need engine oil and depending on the layout, no diff oils. They will still need grease and other lubes in various places.

21 авг. 2021 г. · Yes, but EV's don't typically need oil changes, because the oil/grease doesn't degrade because of fuel combustion. Upvote

24 янв. 2024 г. · Since EVs don't use oil, is there a "oil change" type thing that needs to be done periodically? I noticed that my coolant levels were getting low.

25 мар. 2022 г. · The oil is to lubricate the path that the electrons have to take from the battery to the wheels. Upvote

19 окт. 2023 г. · Beyond that, electric vehicles need no oil changes and fewer brake jobs than ICE vehicles, but may require more tires and more expensive tires ...

13 сент. 2021 г. · EVs do have gearing between the electric motor and the driveshafts. Tesla model S has a 10:1 step down gear that does have, IIRC, regular ...

23 окт. 2022 г. · I've found that in reality the difference in maintenance comes down to two items: oil changes and brakes. You're obviously not going oil changes ...

30 июл. 2022 г. · Though your electric car does not need oil, it requires a routine check on these 3 fluids in EVs; coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washing ...

13 июн. 2024 г. · We use a little over 20 million barrels a day of oil. EV make up 8 percent of total cars in US. They use tires and other materials made by ...