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Car Service in Goolwa & Fleurieu Peninsula
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Read moreHybrid and Electric Vehicle Servicing
D & D Mechanical & 4WD are now fully trained and have access to all the latest manufacturers data of Hybrid and Electric vehicles available in Australia.
While EV's and Hybrids are still relatively new to the Australian market there is a big push locally and worldwide to shift to this new technology. And as technology and infrastructure develops here in Australia the number of models available to choose from will increase rapidly .
So what is an Electric Vehicle?
An electric vehicle or EV, have a specially designed engine which runs on power stored in rechargeable batteries. EV’s must be plugged in and recharged on a regular basis to keep the vehicle running.
Did you know there are generally 3 types of Electric vehicles available?
- Plug-in Electric - These cars runs purely on electricity and get their power when they're plugged in to charge.
- (PHEVs) Plug-in Hybrid - These mainly run on electricity but also have a traditional fuel engine. If you run out of charge, the car will switch to using fuel.
- Hybrid-electric - These run mainly on fuel like petrol or diesel but also have an electric battery too, which is recharged through regenerative braking, and you can switch between using your fuel engine and using electric mode at the touch of a button.
Whilst a fully electric vehicle has fewer moving parts and is lower maintenance than an internal combustion engine it still needs to be serviced and inspected just as often as any other vehicle.
Electric vehicles hold high voltages and specific PPE, special insulated tools and training are required to service them safely due to the risk of electrical shock.
Just like with any modern vehicle, you need to choose the right workshop with qualified, trained technicians who have access to up to the minute diagnostic information and the right equipment and quality parts to service your EV.
The team at D & D Mechanical & 4WD are fully qualified to look after your hybrid or electric vehicle including:
- Service and maintain battery electric vehicles.
- Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles.
- Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles.
- Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in battery electric vehicles.
- Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles
- Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in hybrid electric vehicles
Your local Repco Authorised Service centre has access to Repco AutoTech for the very latest in training and information and quality Repco parts and lubricants.
Book your hybrid or EV service with the team at D & D Mechanical & 4WD today
Electric Vehicle Service FAQ
An electric vehicle is lower maintenance than an internal combustion engine but still needs to be serviced just as often as any other vehicle.
How often does my electric car need to be serviced?
An electric motor can last 15 to 20 years if used in normal conditions. But, with external components such as dirt, temperature changes and movement, it's important to service your car regularly to ensure that it’s safe and reliable.
What does an electric vehicle service include?
Most services will include regular vehicle checks such as brakes, cabin air filters, shock absorbers, essential fluids e.g brake fluid and coolant, windscreen wiper blades, tyres and lights.
The EV battery is also an importance part and should be regularly checked and replaced as needed.
What sort of battery does my electric car need?
This is dependant on the vehicle make and model. It is important that extreme caution should be excerised around these battery systems as they are complex and require specialist PPE and qualified technicians to complete.
What is regenerative braking?
Regenerative braking is where your EV’s kinetic energy is converted to electrical energy during braking and stored in the batteries.
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