Do Electric Cars Use Oil?

Are you worried that your EV needs an electric car oil change? Do electric cars need oil? Leson Chevrolet Company, Inc. in Harvey has the answers to all of your questions about electric vehicles. The answer is no; electric cars don’t use motor oil—so you’ll never need an electric car oil change! Still, EVs do need transmission and brake fluid as well as coolant. Read on to learn more about electric vehicles here, and then head to Leson Chevrolet Company, Inc. to test drive a new Chevy Bolt!

What Fluids Do You Need to Change in Electric Vehicles?

Now that you understand the answer to the question, “Do electric vehicles use oil?” What about other routine services? Here’s a closer look at fluids that still need to be filled and replaced on an electric car in the New Orleans area:

• Transmission fluid: Keep your gears shifting smoothly on your Metairie drives with fresh transmission fluid. Check your owner’s manual for specific intervals.
• Brake Fluid: Like any type of vehicle, EVs still have brakes, and those brakes need to be properly lubricated to keep you safe on Belle Chasse roads.
• Coolant: The coolant in your electric car radiator keeps your battery and motor from overheating.

So, even though you’ll never need an electric car oil change, whatever else you need, from new tires to a transmission fluid replacement, the Leson Chevrolet Company, Inc. service center can help. Feel free to make a service appointment online or over the phone.

Electric Vehicle Parts

EVs use an electric motor, transforming electrical current from your battery into power. Torque is delivered from magnets alongside the motor. To ensure that your EV has the power required to operate, you’ll have to charge it at home or at a public charging station around Harvey.

Here are the most fundamental components of your EVs power system:

• Charging ports: These charge your electric vehicle’s battery
• Traction motors: These are necessary to turn your vehicle’s wheels
• Onboard charger: This charger transforms the external charge you get from a charging port into DC power
• DC-DC converter: Converts high-voltage direct current (DC) power from the battery into the low-voltage DC power that propels the vehicle
• Battery: Stores the electricity that powers the EV motor
• Thermal system: This system saves your motors and electronic parts from overheating.

Schedule Service for Your EV at Leson Chevrolet Company, Inc. Today

Your EV will never need an oil change, but reach out to our service team when it requires a brake fluid flush, new tires, or coolant change. Browse our service specials to see if you can save some money, and then let us know how we can help. We’re here for you!