Do Electric Cars Need Oil?

Do sky-high gas prices make you curious about electric cars, like the VW ID.4? The technology is new to a lot of our Collegeville customers, so they often have questions, like, do electric cars need oil? Maybe you’ve wondered that yourself. The answer is that fully electric cars, in fact, do not use oil. That means there’s no such thing as an “electric car oil change”. But, do electric cars need an oil change if they are hybrid? The staff in our service center wants to help keep you informed, so let’s talk about these questions in more detail below. 

Do Electric Cars Need Oil Change Services?

How little maintenance is needed by these vehicles is one of the great things about driving an electric car. Oil change service, changing spark plugs, and replacing belts aren’t required in an EV, because it doesn’t use any of those things. There will still be some maintenance tasks you will need to have performed to keep your car running on our Phoenixville roads, like changing the brake and transmission fluid, as well as coolant if the car is equipped with a radiator. You will also need to rotate and replace the tires, just as you would on a gas-powered car. 

Do Electric Cars Need Oil if They are Hybrid?

Hybrid cars are different. As the name suggests, they have both an electric motor and a gas engine. That means if you drive a hybrid electric car, oil change appointments still need to be scheduled along with all of the other services you would normally need to have done on a gas car. However, those visits won’t be as frequent, since the gas engine will not be used as much as it would in a non-hybrid car.

Which Kind of Vehicle is the Volkswagen ID.4?

The VW ID.4 is run fully by electricity, so it does not use oil. It is also incredibly efficient and loaded with luxury features. Here are some of the highlights:

• IQ.DRIVE (Advanced Drivers Assistance Technology)
• ID.Light & Discover Pro Max: 12″ touchscreen navigation
• 19″ alloy wheels
• LED headlights and taillights
• Wireless charging & App-connect with wireless capabilities for compatible devices
• Heated front seats

Reserve Your VW ID.4 at Wynn Volkswagen of Norristown

Would you like to experience the benefits of driving a car that doesn’t need gas or oil? Then the VW ID.4 may just be the car for you. And the best part is that you can reserve yours today. In the meantime, check out our post on the attractive ID.4 interior. We’re just down the road from King of Prussia. So, drop by or contact us today.