Electric car servicing covers brakes, batteries, and high-voltage systems, and our trained technicians are equipped to handle them all.
Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than a petrol or diesel engine, but that does not mean they look after themselves. Brakes, suspension, cabin filters and cooling systems all still wear and need checking.
The real difference is the high-voltage battery and electrical systems running through the car, which require a technician trained to work with them safely. Hybrids add another layer again, since the petrol engine still needs its own servicing alongside the electric side.
We have invested in the training and equipment to handle it all, so electric and hybrid car servicing is handled properly, without the dealer price tag or a garage guessing its way through your car.
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To comply with legal requirements, we service your electric or hybrid vehicle according to the manufacturer-recommended schedule.
This means the level of servicing you receive reflects what you would get at a dealership, adapted for your vehicle's high-voltage and battery systems.
For example, if your manufacturer recommends an annual battery health check, we will carry out a full check and report on its condition.
Electric cars still need an MOT from three years old, and we test brakes, tyres and steering to the same standard as any other vehicle.
By doing this, you can rest assured that your car meets your manufacturer's standards and receives quality servicing for your specific make and model.
Every electric and hybrid car is a little different, and it is not always obvious what a service should include. Tell us the make, model and what you have noticed, and we will explain exactly what your car needs.
There are several reasons to trust your electric or hybrid car to a garage built for it.
Yes, electric cars still rely on brakes, suspension, cooling systems, and a high-voltage battery, all of which need regular checks. Skipping servicing risks problems going unnoticed until they become expensive, particularly with the battery and electrical systems specific to EVs.
Regular servicing also protects your manufacturer's warranty, since most EV warranties depend on a documented service history just like a petrol or diesel car.
An electric car service covers more than people expect.
Key checks include:
A full electric car service follows your manufacturer's recommended schedule throughout.
EV servicing costs vary by vehicle and the services included, but it should not cost more than equivalent dealer pricing once you're with the right independent garage. A proper electric car service follows the manufacturer-recommended schedule, covering brakes, cooling systems and a battery health check, so you are paying for the same standard of work without the dealer price tag.
No, not every garage is equipped to safely service electric vehicles.
Specific requirements include:
At Sunrise, our technicians are trained specifically on EV and hybrid systems, so you don't have to choose between dealer pricing and a garage that's guessing its way through your car.
An EV MOT covers the same core checks as any other vehicle, including brakes, tyres, lights, steering and suspension. The main difference is that there's no exhaust emissions test, since electric cars don't have one. Brake efficiency testing still applies, and electric cars need their first MOT once they reach three years old.
No, electric cars generally need less routine maintenance than petrol or diesel cars, since there's no oil to change and fewer moving parts to wear out.
They still need regular checks on:
Our electric car servicing covers all of this on your manufacturer's recommended schedule.
Yes, many independent garages now service electric vehicles, though the capability varies widely between chains and branches depending on local training and equipment. The safest way to check is to ask whether the technicians have high-voltage training and what diagnostic equipment they use.
At Sunrise, our technicians are trained specifically on EV and hybrid systems, with dealer-level diagnostics for EV faults.
Many manufacturers issue warranties for EV batteries that last around 8 years or 100,000 miles, and real-world data suggests a number can last well beyond that with the right care. Degradation typically depends on charging habits, mileage and climate as much as age. A regular battery health check is the most reliable way to assess how your specific battery is performing.
Nothing happens automatically at 8 years, though this is often where the manufacturer's battery warranty ends, so it's a sensible point to get a thorough health check. The car keeps running as before, but you'll want clearer visibility on battery condition once that cover lapses. A battery health check at this stage flags any issues before they affect your range or resale value.