EV & Sustainability-Maintenance & Operations

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In this interview, Kevin Neal from Ford explains that electric vehicles (EVs) have significantly simpler maintenance than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles due to fewer parts—up to 90% less—and absence of components like engine oil, fuel systems, and emissions equipment. This simplicity leads to 40-60% maintenance cost savings, especially after 100,000 miles. While EVs require scheduled maintenance including tire rotations, brake inspections, coolant replacement, and software updates, the focus shifts towards managing software and battery health, which is critical for fleet managers. Ford supports fleets with rich telematics data, charging solutions, and offers extensive dealer and mobile maintenance services. Only certified high-voltage mechanics should conduct repairs due to safety protocols. Monitoring battery state of health via real-time diagnostics and predictive analytics is essential to prolong battery life. Neal encourages fleets to embrace EVs for cost savings, reliability, and comfort, while adapting to new software-driven maintenance practices and charging guidelines to optimize performance.

Keywords

Electric Vehicle Maintenance

EV vs ICE

Fleet Management

Battery Health Monitoring

Ford EV Support

Electric Vehicles

Maintenance Cost Savings

Battery Health Management

Fleet Telematics

High-Voltage Safety