AAH #654 - EVs Need Less Repair Work, But How Much Less?
About this episode
Exploring the repair needs of electric vehicles (EVs), this episode features insights from industry experts Craig van Battenberg, Sam Fiorani, and Dan Neil. The discussion delves into the reduced maintenance requirements of EVs compared to traditional internal combustion engines, highlighting the evolving service landscape, particularly with Tesla. The guests share personal experiences, the challenges of sourcing parts, and the importance of training technicians for EV repairs. The conversation also touches on the future of automotive repair, the impact of right-to-repair legislation, and the changing dynamics in the luxury EV market.
Toyota Prius
"... like the hybrid days, you know, took a while the Prius became mainstream, and then people wanted electri..."
Tesla Model S
"... three day class on just Tesla. So we have an old model S, we have a fairly new Model three, and we have a ..."
Tesla Testa Model
"...is, I like my key and niro Ev much better than my Testa Model three. And you know why I said it, because it's t..."
Dodge Charger
"...s car year ago, and it brings me to every test of charger that's always working or updating. Then that the ..."
Ford Transit
"...is Ford tech had to replace the transmission in a Ford transit. Uh, and it is a twelve hour job. It took him eig..."
Honda Civic
"...you take a look at a nineteen seventy three Honda Civic, the first year they came out, you had to take ou..."
Master Tech
"...urrent scheme from as E or a C for a technician a Master tech ev. Uh well yeah, so in twenty fifteen Automotive..."
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