The Ultimate Guide to Electric Porsche Maintenance
An electric Porsche like the Taycan or Macan are great models if you want to reduce your personal carbon emissions or rely on green energy for your daily driving needs.
However, since your EV runs on an electric motor, it requires different maintenance at your Porsche Center. Learn about the ins and outs of electric Porsche maintenance before you schedule service.
The Ultimate Guide to Electric Porsche Maintenance
In general, Porsche electric vehicles require much less maintenance than their gas engine counterparts. This is because electric motors have fewer parts overall, which means you may only need to schedule annual service once a year to ensure the brake system, high voltage battery, and other essential components are in good condition.
During your annual service, a Porsche mechanic will pay special attention to the electric motor. Common tasks include an isolation test to see if the battery is leaking energy, a battery cable inspection, and a battery coolant inspection. Your Porsche mechanic will also check the regenerative braking system and power inverter to ensure the vehicle’s electrical systems are in good shape.
40-Mile Service
After you’ve owned your Porsche electric vehicle for a few years, you will need to schedule a 40-mile service. This is a comprehensive service that replaces air filters, tops up fluids, rotates tires, changes brake pads, replaces windshield wipers, and addresses other wear-and-tear parts that may need attention.
This service appointment is also a good opportunity to check the undercarriage of the vehicle for damage after inclement weather, so it might be a good idea to schedule this appointment in early spring.
What Is an EV Diagnostic?
A diagnostic service for an electric vehicle is designed to identify the root cause of performance issues, such as slow vehicle start, a battery that won’t hold a charge, or an overheating battery. With a diagnostic service, a Porsche mechanic uses a computer diagnostic tool to read error codes detected by your vehicle’s internal sensors. From there, the proper repairs can be made to get your electric motor back to peak performance condition.
Should You Ask Your Porsche Center About a Vehicle Protection Plan?
If you want to take good care of your Porsche so you can enjoy signature Porsche performance for years to come, then you may want to talk to your local Center about a Porsche Vehicle Protection Plan. Protection plans are designed to give you peace of mind when repairing covered parts after your factory warranty ends, providing GAP insurance, and even restoring wear and tear damage.
Your local Porsche experts have all the tools and experience to service your vehicle’s electric motor to promote the best possible performance and energy efficiency. Book your service appointment at Porsche Tysons Corner in Vienna, VA.