How To Maintain an Electric Vehicle

Battery Health of Your Electric Car

In an electric vehicle, one of the main components is the battery pack. This is what provides the electrical power needed to move the vehicle along the roads. If you drive a Nissan EV, you will want to have the battery inspected at least once a year.

You’ll also want to check each aspect of the High Voltage System and the charging capabilities of your EV, which includes inspecting:

• EV battery coolant level/condition
• HV powertrain coolant level/condition
• 12V battery terminals/cables/mounts

Since a battery can wear out over time and be affected by exposure to extreme temperatures, checking its overall health helps prevent any major issues from arising. To help prolong the life of the battery, parking in a garage can help protect it from cold winter nights or hot summer afternoons.

Replacing Parts in Your EV

One way to maintain your electric vehicle and ensure it provides long-lasting performance for many years is to keep ahead of worn-out parts. Wear and tear of the components is inevitable, although you can prevent it from affecting the performance and the longevity of your EV.

Being proactive and having these parts replaced at the recommended intervals will do just that. Rotating the tires should be done twice a year or every time you have driven 7,500 miles.

You’ll want to schedule replacement of the in-cabin microfilter of your Nissan EV once a year or every 15,000 miles. The i-Key battery should be replaced every 36 months or 45,000 miles.

Eventually, the brake pads will need to be replaced. The exact timing will depend on various factors. Although with an EV, you can typically drive for more miles compared to gas-powered cars when it comes to this replacement.