Dodge Electric Vehicle Care: Maintenance Tips for Your EV

Do you love the instant torque, breathtaking acceleration, and blissfully smooth and peaceful ride that your EV provides? You can keep these excellent performance factors in superb form for the full lifespan of your car with proper vehicle upkeep. Here’s a detailed outline of optimal Dodge EV maintenance, which you can learn more about at your local Dodge dealer.

Keep Your Battery Protected from Extreme Temperatures

As with ordinary car batteries, the battery pack in your EV is susceptible to harm from excessive heat or cold. During summer, keep your car parked away from direct sunlight under shade. During winter, protect your car with a garage or car cover whenever possible.

Keep the Cooling System in Tip-Top Condition

As with combustion engines, overheating is a danger for EV batteries. The cooling system plays a crucial role in controlling the temperature. If your cooling system uses coolant, check and refresh it periodically.

Neither Over Nor Under-Charge Your Battery Pack

EV batteries become strained and begin to deteriorate when either fully charged or completely depleted of charge. You should ideally keep your battery charged within a safe range of 20 to 80 percent full at all times.

Avoid Fast-Charging Stations Whenever Possible

High-speed charging stations also overwork the battery, causing it to wear down faster. Although occasionally useful, fast-charging stations should, for the most part, be avoided. Instead, opt for gentler 120 or 240-volt charging.

Have Your Brakes Professionally Inspected

Your brakes will need to be inspected by a technician twice a year or more, and any worn-out brake pads or rotors should be promptly replaced. Even if you’re driving a hybrid, which takes pressure off the friction brakes with regenerative braking, these inspections should never be neglected.

Maintain Your Tires with Pressure Checks and Rotations

The additional weight of an EV tends to put more pressure on the tires. Make sure to check the PSI of each tire once or twice a month, adjusting the air as needed. Also, have your tires rotated twice a year, which evens out wear across all four tires.

Refresh Vital Vehicle Fluids in a Timely Manner

You may not have motor oil to worry about (unless you’re driving a hybrid), but your EV’s other essential fluids still need to be monitored monthly and occasionally topped up or flushed. This usually includes brake fluid, transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, windshield wiper fluid, and differential fluid.

Book Routine Dodge EV Maintenance at Your Dodge Dealer

Learning how to maintain an EV for the first time can feel a little overwhelming. If you allow us to set up a routine maintenance schedule that conveniently fits into your busy lifestyle, we can ensure that your EV never misses anything important regarding maintenance.

Visit Clint Bowyer Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Emporia, KS, to have your EV kept in top-notch condition by friendly, qualified technicians.

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