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Do electric cars cost less to maintain?

I’m thinking about buying my first electric car, but I was concerned that with their higher price tag and specialized parts they might be more expensive to keep up with maintenance. Do electric cars cost less to maintain?

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Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Something that many owners of
electric cars
rave about is that they actually require less maintenance than repairs than their gas-powered counterparts, and are more affordable to maintain over time.
Electric cars are pricier upfront and have a few very expensive components, but electric car owners report less money spent on
maintenance and repairs
. This is the case for a few reasons including:
  • Electric cars have fewer parts to maintain
  • Electric motors are susceptible to less wear and tear over time
  • No need for regular fluid changes
  • Regenerative braking leads to less wear on brakes
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