Car Maintenance

Do Electric Cars Need Oil Changes? A Full Maintenance Guide

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Image showing oil being poured into a car's engine, highlighting the process of oil changes in electric cars

Let’s just rip the band-aid off up front: no, electric cars don’t need oil changes. That whole routine, every 5,000 miles, book an appointment, wait for an hour while your car gets a fresh quart of oil and a courtesy vacuum, isn’t part of owning an EV. So if you’ve been dreading that first oil … Read more

What Does Regenerative Braking Do and Can It Extend Battery Life?

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The image shows a detailed view of an electric vehicle’s motor and regenerative braking system

Every time you slow your car down, energy is involved. In a regular gas-powered car, when you hit the brakes, that energy just turns into heat and disappears into the air, wasted. Electric vehicles, on the other hand, decided to be smarter about it. Regenerative braking (often just called “regen”) flips the script. Instead of … Read more