We are seeing more and more drivers choosing to buy an electric car instead of a conventional one. Due to the wide range available on the market, sales have experienced a very notable boom.
Electric cars represent a new revolution in the automotive sector and they are here to stay, even though there is still a long way to go to match the performance of cars with thermal engines. At Ralarsa, as a professional automobile glass workshop in the sector, we tell you more about these vehicles. Visit our website and discover all the services you can benefit from: window tinting, rain‑repellent and ozone treatment, windscreen repair, and more.
Less mechanical complexity
When we talk about the engine of a conventional car, we are referring to a composition of thousands of interrelated parts that are subject to temperature changes and high levels of friction. As such, wear and tear of its components is inevitable, so it must be regularly checked.
Electric cars, on the other hand, are somewhat simpler. In the vast majority, they do without gearboxes, as they have a simple gear system responsible for transmitting power to the wheels — essentially a pinion system. In addition, electric motors do not require the same cooling system as combustion engines, although they do still need cooling. Therefore, coolant must be changed and checked to avoid leaks.
What is the specific maintenance for an electric car?
It is considered specific maintenance because it is scheduled by the manufacturer itself, as is the case with conventional vehicles. The driver must therefore follow the service intervals set out in the car’s user manual.
One of the main periodic checks in electric vehicles is to inspect the insulation of the cables, batteries, and motors. This requires authorised personnel as well as specific personal protective equipment, and all of it must be supervised. Beyond that, an electric car will still require brake fluid changes, as well as brake pad and disc replacements, although they generally wear very little thanks to regenerative braking.
An electric vehicle is still a car, so its shock absorbers and suspension will suffer wear over time. Therefore, all components must be carefully inspected during servicing and replaced if worn. However, routine maintenance on this type of vehicle is generally less complex and more economical than that of a traditional car.
Window tinting and windscreen repair at Ralarsa
Although there are significant and numerous differences between an electric car and a conventional one, glass treatment is the same. That is, if the car suffers a small chip in the front glass larger than a 2‑euro coin, it will be necessary to inspect the glass and proceed with windscreen repair or directly with replacement, so that the crack does not get worse.
At the Ralarsa automobile glass workshop, you will find various services for your vehicle, whatever its type. We have an extensive network of branches throughout the peninsula so you can find the one closest to you. Our team of professionals, with extensive experience in the motor sector, will advise you on the services your vehicle needs, whether it be window tinting, rain‑repellent or ozone treatment, windscreen repair, and more.
Contact Ralarsa and you can benefit from our competitive prices — we look forward to seeing you!
