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2026-05-14 01:33 UTC
@federicomena@mstdn.mx Very little maintenance on EVs. I bought my '22 Kia Niro about two years ago and haven't done anything except one tire rotation, which any shop can do. Brake pads almost never need to be changed on EVs due to regenerative braking. The only scheduled maintenance I have to do is an engine coolant changeover at 37,000 miles. Haven't gotten there yet so I hope it goes smoothly.
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@loke@functional.cafe 2026-05-14 01:41
@brianvastag@mas.to @federicomena@mstdn.mx same. I also have a Kia Niro (2023 I think) and the other than the obvious things that isn't different from a petrol car (wiper fluid, tyre changes, aircon filter etc) there really isn't anything that needs servicing. And like you said, you don't use the brakes much, so brake pads don't need replacement very often. I also find it amusing to open the bonnet and note that the inside is clean. No oil, no half-burned dirt, etc. I don't see myself ever driving a petrol car again.