Maintenance and Repair Services for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Yes, in a Canadian context, annual maintenance is recommended for your electric vehicle. The absence of a combustion engine and the smaller number of moving parts means that an electric vehicle generally requires less maintenance. However, some maintenance operations similar to those carried out on combustion-powered vehicles are required, particularly in our Canadian climate. Given your vehicle’s technology, it’s essential to call on the services of specialized technicians with the best training. For more information, book an appointment with a Nexdrive facility near you.

All NexDrive repair shops guarantee compliance with manufacturer recommendations and the vehicle maintenance booklets. After maintenance or repair in one of our repair shops, your manufacturer’s warranty remains intact.

This may surprise you, but yes. Your car’s high-voltage battery does not power electric vehicle accessories, but rather it is the accessory battery which supplies everything at 12V. This battery is needed to power basic functions such as door locks, lights and so on. If this battery fails, you’ll need to change it. Often AGM or lithium-ion type, these batteries are more expensive than traditional liquid electrolyte batteries.

It’s true that electric vehicles, with their high engine torque and heavier weight, can wear out tires more quickly than conventional vehicles. However, the difference in wear may soon be reduced, as more and more tires are being developed specifically for electric vehicles. Tire engineers are also adapting a "magic tire formula" to cope with high engine torque and extra weight. The reality is that tires for electric vehicles are more expensive than tires for conventional vehicles in the same range.

Your electric vehicle uses various fluids which, as with conventional cars, need to be changed. Coolant is used extensively to ensure the high-voltage battery remains at its ideal temperature, and EVs require a specific coolant with very particular properties. Some manufacturers recommend replacement after 70,000 km. The same applies to gear oil, brake fluid and the fluids used in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. So, yes, there are many litres of fluid in an electric vehicle that need to be maintained by a certified professional.