8 Electric Car Service Questions

If you’ve been thinking about making the switch to an all-electric vehicle, there are many things to consider before deciding if it’s a good fit for your Belleair lifestyle. While the new Lexus RZ delivers plenty to appreciate, we suggest going over some electric car FAQs to ensure that it’ll provide you with what you’re looking for on your St. Petersburg commute.

Fortunately, there’s plenty to enjoy with an electric vehicle like the Lexus RZ so when you’re ready to upgrade, feel free to get in touch with our team. In the meantime, learn all about EV car service today with Lexus of Clearwater! Here are the questions we’ll be going over:

• Do electric cars need oil?
• Do electric cars have alternators?
• Are there catalytic converters on electric cars?
• Do electric cars have a transmission?
• Is there an exhaust on an electric car?
• Do electric cars have horsepower?
• Are electric cars reliable?
• Do electric cars have heat & AC?

Electric Car Service FAQs

Electric vehicles aren’t right for everyone but for some, they provide a level of innovation that makes them a smart choice. One of the main advantages of an electric vehicle is that service might not be as complicated as a vehicle with an internal combustion engine (ICE). Before deciding if an EV is right for your Palm Harbor adventures, take a look at some EV FAQs below:

Do Electric Cars Need Oil?

Without an internal combustion engine, do electric cars need oil still? No! EVs typically don’t use any oil since there’s no ICE that needs to be lubricated by oil. As a result, you can avoid the need to schedule oil changes if you switch to an electric vehicle. 

Do Electric Cars Have Alternators?

Alternators are a common component that’ll need to be replaced once a vehicle gets to high mileage. Fortunately, electric cars don’t have an alternator. Instead, many EVs use a DC-to-DC converter that charges the 12-volt battery using power from the vehicle’s large battery pack.

Are There Catalytic Converters on an Electric Car?

Catalytic converts help reduce the pollutants coming out of the exhaust. Sometimes when a catalytic converter has become clogged, it’ll trigger a check engine light and usually requires replacement. However, since EVs don’t have an ICE, there’s no need to worry about a catalytic converter.

Do Electric Cars Have a Transmission?

When you press the gas pedal in a standard vehicle, the engine RPMs climb and the transmission will shift to ensure that the engine is operating optimally. In an EV, the acceleration is near instantaneous so do electric cars have a transmission? Technically, yes!

EVs do have a transmission but it doesn’t operate like the one in a regular vehicle. Since EVs can build torque quickly, there’s no need to worry about being in the right gear for optimal power. As a result, many EVs technically have transmissions that don’t need to change gears. 

Is There an Exhaust on an Electric Car?

One of the many reasons why an electric car could be better for the environment than a vehicle with an internal combustion engine is because there’s no exhaust. No exhaust means no emissions exiting through a tailpipe. Additionally, this also means that there’s no exhaust noise so you can experience serene Clearwater drives.

Do Electric Cars Have Horsepower?

So, do electric cars have horsepower? Technically, electric cars do have horsepower. However, it’s usually measured differently because the electric motor can produce such an immense amount of power quickly. However, you may find that some manufacturers will list kW power instead of horsepower but there are many different “kW to hp” converters you can utilize to help you with your research.

Are Electric Cars Reliable? 

With fewer moving parts, electric vehicles are typically more reliable as there’s less to go wrong. However, we know that some shoppers are concerned about the batteries in an EV but EV technology has come a long way and many manufacturers offer a long-lasting battery warranty for added peace of mind.

Do Electric Cars Have Heat & AC? 

Yes! As with any regular vehicle, electric vehicles do have heat and AC and in many cases, you won’t have to wait for the “engine” to warm up to use it. In fact, you may even notice that you’ll instantly get heat or cool air coming from the HVAC vents since there’s no engine that needs to get to optimal operating temperatures.

Find Out What Electric Car Service Is Like With Lexus of Clearwater!

Are you ready to get into an electric car and you’re wondering what the service experience is like at our Clearwater dealership? You’ll be pleasantly surprised when you visit our team because we put customer service first to ensure you’re confident in what we have to offer. Contact us today to learn more!