First-timer questions

No. There’s no engine oil. You’ll still rotate tires, replace cabin filters and top up washer fluid.

Longer than most people fear. On average, batteries lose about 2–3% of capacity a year, and very few are ever replaced outside of recalls.

Source: Geotab

Yes. An EV still works — you’d rely on public charging, which can cost as much as gas. Whether you can charge where you park is the question that decides most of it.

EVs are usually pricier to insure: about 18% more than gas cars for 2024-and-newer models (Insurify, June 2026).

Source: Insurify