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Does an EV need servicing?

Yes! Brake fluid, battery coolant, pollen filters and software updates. Here's when...

Audi, Cupra, Seat, Skoda and VW,

Audi, Cupra, Seat, Skoda and VW

Every two years

Budget £300-£350. Service centres can print out a full service history record for your car (there are no service books).

Citroen, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, Vauxhall,

Citroen, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, Vauxhall

Year 1 inspection, year 2 for brake fluid and then every two years/16k miles

Budget £150 for mini-inspections and up to £300 for two yearly intervals. All have service books which should be stamped. Servicing is performed for all brands at Stellantis & You destinations.

Nissan,

Nissan

Annually or every 18k miles for the Ariya

Budget £200 for an interim service and £250 for a brake fluid change. Service books are used to affix stickers confirming performed maintenance.

BMW and Mini Electric,

BMW and Mini Electric

Every two years/18k miles

Budget £300-£350. Vehicle service status is shown in the i-drive system (there are no service books).

Post 2022 models have a different schedule,

Post 2022 models have a different schedule

Pre 2022 annually or 10k miles / later models every 2 years or 20k miles

Budget £250 for older models and £400 for newer models on 2 year servicing. All have service books and stamps. Don't be late!

Mercedes-Benz and Smart,

Mercedes-Benz and Smart

Annually or 15k miles

Budget £350. Service centres issue print outs of maintenance work performed.

Ford and Mustang,

Ford and Mustang

Every two years or 18k miles

Budget £250. Services are recorded digitally (no service books).

Hyundai,

Hyundai

Annually or 15k miles

Budget £150 and don't be late! Services are recorded in books that are stamped.

All fully electric models,

All fully electric models

Every two years or 18k miles

Budget £200. Servicing is recorded with stamps in a book.

Tesla,

Tesla

Recommended every 2 years

Budget £100. All maintenance information is held digitally in the Tesla app.

Polestar (all models),

Polestar (all models)

Every two years or 18k miles

Budget £200. Servicing is recorded with stamps in a book usually found in the glovebox.

Renault,

Renault

Annually or 18k miles

There is a service cycle that spans five years ranging from £150 to £500. Each car has a service book for stamps.

All models,

All models

Annually or 15k miles

Budget £100 for an interim service and £200 for a major (with brake fluid). Service details are held digitally.