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Electric Car Servicing and Maintenance

Book an electric service
We designed it.
We built it.
Who better
to look after it?

No one knows your Volkswagen electric vehicle like we do. By trusting an authorised retailer with your service and maintenance, you already know your car couldn’t be in better hands.

What does an EV service include?

Checking your charging components

We’ll be looking for any wear, corrosion or damage, to ensure everything is in good condition.

Checking your battery health

We’ll measure the current and maximum capacity of your battery to check for any natural degradation.

Checking your other systems

We also check for all the usual service items, such as wear on the braking system, your headlights and tyre condition.

All service plans come with
peace of mind included

The Volkswagen electric vehicle service plan is tailored specifically for e-models and the ID family. These plans ensure your car is serviced to Volkswagen standards and can help you spread the cost into affordable monthly payments.

Learn more about service plans

How often does my car need a service?

the Volkswagen ID range featuring ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5.

All-electric ID Family

Members of the all-electric ID family don’t need to worry about mileage intervals, they just need an inspection service every 2 years.

some of the Volkswagen hybrid range

Hybrid

Our Hybrids require an inspection service and an oil change every 18,000 miles or every 2 years.

How to look after your EV

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    Check charging systems

    Regularly check your Volkswagen electric vehicle’s charging systems to ensure they’re functioning properly. This includes, inspecting charging cables, plugs and outlets for any signs of wear or damage. 

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    Practice efficient driving habits

    Adopt efficient driving habits to maximise your electric car’s range. This includes accelerating smoothly, maintaining a steady speed, and anticipating traffic conditions to minimise sudden stops and starts. 

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    Utilise regenerative braking

    Take advantage of regenerative braking systems to recapture energy while slowing down or coasting. Regenerative braking can help extend your electric car’s range and improve overall efficiency.

ID. software updates

Software updates are important in ensuring your ID. stays up to date. Depending on the type, some updates can be carried out over-the-air whilst others need to be performed at a retailer.

Tell me more about ID. software updates

Frequently asked questions about electric car servicing

Get answers to commonly asked questions about about the service of electric cars

Next steps

Buy a service plan

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