Electric Vehicle (EV)
& Hybrid Car
Servicing & Repairs
Electric Vehicle (EV)
& Hybrid Car Service
Our team of highly specialised technicians have the advanced knowledge and expertise needed to service and repair hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) across all the major brands, ensuring that your hybrid or electric vehicles delivers peak performance.
Electric vehicles (EV) have seen a recent surge in popularity, with both electrical and hybrid cars seen as more efficient and eco-friendly. An electric vehicle is run on power stored in rechargeable batteries, and EV’s must be recharged as required to keep the vehicle operational.
Just like any other vehicle, your electric car still needs servicing. While there are fewer moving parts in the motor, electric vehicles still need to be serviced regularly to ensure they’re safe and reliable.
Items like brakes, cabin air filters, shock absorbers and essential fluids like brake fluid, gear oils and coolant all need to be regularly checked, as do brakes, steering and suspension systems. Like any vehicle, items like tyres, wiper blades and lights also need to be checked and replaced as necessary. In an electric vehicle, the battery plays an important part and should be regularly checked and replaced as needed.
Electric vehicles hold high voltages and specific PPE, special insulated tools and training are required to service them safely due to the risk of electrocution as systems are high voltage and amperage.
Our team of specialist EV technicians undergo regular training to ensure they have access to the very latest information for EVs and can provide tailored advice, complete diagnostics and conduct repairs safely across all makes and models.
Read more on our blog about the benefits of hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) and why you need a trustworthy service provider.
Electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid FAQs:
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Manufacturers specifications should be followed. Max Harder Motors recommends an annual safety inspection and service on all road cars. Brake and tyre checks are a must. Cooling systems need to be maintained. Not changing oils in gearboxes with internal electric motors will cause early bearing failures.
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YES, there are unique systems that must be serviced and checked regularly to maintain a reliable and safe E.V. and Hybrid vehicle, such as cleaning and replacing battery pack cooling filters and Electric motor coolant fluids.
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YES, fast charging can cause excessive stress on the battery pack over a period of time. Bus bars must be checked and cleaned/ replaced due to corrosion as needed. Battery balancing is also an issue. Checking Battery packs cooling system is vital regularly.
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Yes, using a Local Licensed light vehicle mechanical workshop with E.V. and Hybrid Qualifications such as Max Harder Motors will save you money. The dealership price is around AUD $800.
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Log Book service includes a full safety check, rotate and balance of wheels, replace cabin micro filters, replace Battery Pack cooling filter, changing coolant fluids, changing brake fluid, and changing gearbox/ motor oil.