Interest in electric vehicles in our country and in the world is increasing exponentially every day. Almost every day, vehicles with features that appeal to different users are featured in this space around the world. Turkey is preparing for a rapid entry into the electric car market with TOGG. Following the latest SCT regulations, attention has been turned back to electric vehicles in our country. Many people began to study electric vehicles of different models and brands, especially TOGG. According to the latest published data, the number of electric vehicles in Turkey reached 6,333 with 1764 sales in the first 2 months of 2022. This number is expected to increase exponentially in the coming years. While this is the case, many people have many questions about electric car maintenance, breakdowns, car insurance, and insurance processes. Etem Sayın, who recently bought an electric car and produced content about cars.shared important information on electric vehicle maintenance, insurance and auto insurance processes. Mr. Sayın traveled over a thousand kilometers in a short time to test his vehicle.
Noting that the electric car maintenance process at authorized services is currently progressing on a large scale, Mr. Sayın explained that many companies have started to strengthen their infrastructure to maintain electric cars. Mr. Sayın said, “There will be an explosion in this regard in the coming years, but currently only authorized services provide services in this regard.”
LIKE NO REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Etem Sayın said that electric cars do not need regular maintenance, “Electric vehicles do not need to be serviced as regularly as internal combustion engine vehicles. Although it can vary from vehicle to vehicle, the pollen filter is changed once a year and the brake fluid oil every 2 years. In addition, there are cases when the battery coolant is changed if the brand deems it necessary. said. He emphasized that the weakest link in electric vehicles is the battery. “This risk exists with many brands. Because of this, various brands have recalled many models and continue to do so. In addition, a sudden depletion problem is seen with batteries that are 25 to 30 percent full, especially in vehicles over a certain age. he said.
Mr. Sayın indicated that the cost of battery replacement in many countries abroad is between 6,000 and 7,000 dollars, saying that in such cases, the cost in Turkey is 2 to 3 times higher than abroad.
‘ATTENTION TO THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM’
Etem Sayın explained that electric cars are heavier than internal combustion engine vehicles of the same class because of the battery, Etem Sayın said: “Another common mistake can be suspension systems. With the battery effect, they are around 20 to 25 percent heavier than comparably large vehicles with combustion engines in the same class. Although they have a different and reinforced structure, they can negatively affect suspension. That aside, it can be said that they are more trouble-free vehicles.” said.
Saying that electric vehicle range decreases in cold climates, Mr. “Personally, I think I’ll be the least affected by this problem because I keep my car in a closed area. However, for people who prefer electric cars when buying a vehicle, it makes sense to look into this topic. I think people living in Istanbul, Izmir or our Mediterranean cities who decide to buy electric vehicles will not be seriously affected by this situation. But in our relatively colder cities, as we move further east, this is definitely something to consider.” the sentences used.
“COST OF BATTERY FAILURE ARE VARIABLE”
Saying that the cost of a malfunction in the battery pack varies in electric cars, Mr. “First, if the vehicle is still under warranty or there is a production-related issue, those costs are covered by the brand. The warranty period varies from brand to brand” said. Mr. Sayın explained that in such a case, the process of detecting and fixing the malfunction would not be very short, and he thought that the time would vary depending on the situation.
Mr Sayın explained that the costs vary depending on the size and technology of the battery in vehicles that are out of warranty or need to be replaced due to user error, Mr Sayın said: “I can easily say that the costs in such cases range between 5 thousand and 25 thousand dollars.”
ATTENTION BATTERY WITH INSURANCE
Saying that insurance costs for electric cars are more expensive than for ordinary vehicles, Mr. “When these vehicles are insured, the cost of the battery and the cost of the vehicle are usually considered separately. The costs that can arise from potential problems that the battery can cause are considered a major risk by insurance companies. For this reason, the insurance costs for electric cars are at least 25 to 30 percent higher than for a car with the same price and an internal combustion engine. he said.
“Drivers need time to get used to electric vehicles”
Considering that there are some usage differences between electric vehicles and ordinary vehicles, Levent Köprülü, Director of Foreign News and Automobile Editor at Milliyet newspaper He explained that this is the biggest challenge for the drivers. koprlu, “Electric vehicles are more powerful than regular vehicles, so they accelerate faster. There are some examples of drivers falling until they get used to this situation.” said. Köprülü explained that the biggest problem with electric vehicles is the services. “In order to eliminate the problems that may arise in this regard in our country, the provision of services at the initiative of private companies has begun. In other words, an increasingly developing infrastructure is being formed in this regard.” he said.
“Almost half the price of a car”
Köprülü explained that the failure of electric vehicles due to user error will incur significant costs. “Actually, this is the case with ordinary vehicles. If you misuse your vehicle, it will cost you the money back. This also applies to electric vehicles. If you use your battery poorly, you will have problems. The same goes for phones.” . Every battery has a lifetime.” said. Köprülü emphasized that batteries are the most expensive part in electric vehicles, he said: “In the event of user error, your battery may not be covered under warranty. If we base the cost of the battery on a cheap electric vehicle, we can say that it’s almost half the price of a car. However, the electric motor has far fewer parts than regular motors, so there is no regular maintenance process. In that sense, it’s a balancing act. there is “ the sentences used.
Köprülü pointed out that energy loss occurs in normal vehicle batteries in cold climates and explained that similar situations can occur in electric vehicles. Levent Koprulu, “Manufacturers continue to work on this issue. Studies continue to minimize charge loss in cold weather” said.
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