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Opinion: No maintenance, no money
Source: Hideki Machida
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Although EVs have lower maintenance costs than fuel-powered cars, a well-structured maintenance plan is still essential. It should prioritise EV-specific needs such as battery health diagnostics, wear and tear coverage, and software updates, says Hideki Machida, writes a South Africa-based EV owner. Such a plan can shield owners from costly repairs.
Mr Machida, an Associate Director at KPMG South Africa, previously led Mobility 2030 South Africa for five years.
After three years of owning a Mercedes-Benz EQA 250, he has spent R14,222 ($824) in total; an average of $275 per year in repairs, with tire replacement as the main expense due a higher rate of wear and tear.
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