Electric Porsche Models: Understanding Your EV Maintenance and Care
Now that you’ve gone electric (or are on the verge of picking up your EV from your local Porsche Center), you’re stepping into a new world of driving.
Naturally, it comes with a different set of needs to keep your vehicle running at its peak. The good thing is we’re still quite the experts when it comes to Porsche, so Porsche EV maintenance won’t be a worry. We’ve got you covered.
Porsche EV Maintenance: Expert Care From Your Local Porsche Center
1. Battery Care
With the right care, a Porsche EV battery can keep going strong for up to 15 years. Best of all, it needs minimal maintenance. A few simple habits, like not overusing fast chargers, will keep it running smoothly throughout its lifespan. But don’t mistake ‘minimal maintenance’ for ‘no maintenance.’ Your battery still requires periodic checkups.
During your scheduled service, our certified technicians will perform isolation tests to check if the battery is leaking energy. And, because batteries work best when cool, our technicians will examine the coolant level and condition to ensure it’s functioning properly.
2. Air Filter Replacement
Cabin air filters keep out dust, pollen, and other junk. Over time, these filters can get clogged, making the air inside your vehicle lose its freshness. Swapping them out every two years or 20,000 miles can help keep things comfy.
3. Brake System Inspection
Although Porsche EVs rely on regenerative braking most of the time, traditional brakes remain essential, especially in cases where regenerative braking isn’t enough to bring the car to a full stop or when more immediate stopping power is required.
When you bring in your Porsche for brake service, our technicians will carefully inspect the pads, discs, and fluid to ensure they are in good condition. If anything’s off, we’ll replace it using approved parts.
4. Fluid Checks and Top-Up
Porsche hybrids such as the Cayenne E-Hybrid are part electric and part good old internal combustion, which means they still require the usual lineup of essentials: engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and so on. Regular checks and top-ups at our center can keep everything humming along nicely.
5. Tire Care
Electric vehicles are heavier than gas-fired cars because of those massive battery packs. This added weight can put extra strain on the tires, leading to uneven tire wear. So, it’s a smart move to come to our Porsche Center for regular tire rotation. It’ll help you squeeze every last mile out of your tires. And when they finally need replacing, we’ll help you find the right set, so you’re not driving around on something that’s just not up to the job.
Leave your EV maintenance to us, and we’ll ensure it stays as sharp as the day you bought it. Contact Porsche Warwick in Warwick, RI, and book an appointment.