Keeping Your EV PCO Car Safe in 2025

EV PCO rentals differ from the standard automobile. EV PCO cars in London are different from the vehicles most of us are accustomed to in many ways, including their complex electronic components, onboard rechargeable batteries, as well as electrically powered motors, all of which necessitate regular maintenance.

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By: Majid Ismailzada
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EV cars utilized for PCO cars in London run on electric power and don’t have an internal combustion engine. Hybrid vehicles are growing in popularity on account of the substantial fuel savings that their drivers enjoy.

When situations call for low-speed manoeuvring or gentle cruising, the electric motor comes into its own. If you’ve booked an EV car from the best PCO car hiring provider in London, such as G&M Direct Hire, you’re probably conscious of your impact on the planet.

On that note, let’s take a look at how you can keep your EV PCO rental safe and maintained.

1. Check Tyre Pressure Frequently

Maintain the tyre pressure at the levels recommended by the manufacturer by checking the pressure periodically. Make sure you only perform the inspections when the tyres are cold, ideally in the morning. Tyres should be inspected regularly for obvious damage, such as cuts or excessive tread wear. Based on your driving habits, you should perform these inspections every 1-3 months.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Mechanisms in newer EV PCO cars for hire can alert drivers in case of under-inflated tyres. However, it’s best to maintain tyre pressures at or near the maximum level allowed for optimal fuel economy. Tyres should be rotated at least once every 6 months or as suggested by the manufacturer to ensure even tread wear.

2. Regular Battery Checks

The performance of an electric car is limited by its battery. Therefore, if your electric vehicle uses a lithium-ion pack, checking the battery regularly is an important part of your maintenance routine. Technicians who are trained to work on electric vehicles can assess the battery’s cycle count, fluid levels, refill openings, and connections.

If you maintain your electric vehicle’s battery regularly, you should be able to drive for more than 100,000 miles without replacing it.

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Full battery system replacements might range anywhere from £3,000 to over £8,000, so it’s advisable to perform regular maintenance on your EV’s battery to avoid spending that much. When properly cared for, the battery can last the whole lifespan of the EV PCO rental.

3. Coolant System Maintenance

Most electric vehicles use thermal control or cooling mechanisms to keep everything cool and reduce the load on the battery. For example, most London EV PCO cars have a rechargeable power storage coolant mechanism, which consists of a set of cooling “plates” located beneath the electric car’s rechargeable battery.

By maintaining the battery inside the electric vehicle at its ideal temperature, this technology improves the vehicle’s recharging time and extends the life of the battery. A coolant system inspection and, if necessary, antifreeze flushes or coolant should be part of your regular EV maintenance.

Always check your instruction booklet for information on when and how often to service your EV’s coolant system, as well as recommendations for the best coolant to use.

4. Brake Fluid Inspection

Your electric vehicle’s principal fluids are its coolant and braking fluid. If you have an electric vehicle, you should examine the brake fluid frequently regardless of how long the brakes last, particularly if the brake warning indicator is on.

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Check your handbook for the recommended type of brake fluid before purchasing, and keep a close eye out for leaks when you fill the system with new fluid. Brake system failure in an electric vehicle can cost a fortune to repair but can be avoided with regular brake fluid maintenance.

If you’ve tried replenishing brake fluid and it hasn’t helped, or if the fault has resurfaced soon after you “fixed” it, you should get your brakes examined at an authorised EV repair shop. Otherwise, you should get your electric vehicle’s brakes inspected and the fluid flushed every three to five years.

5. Keep It Clean From The Inside And Outside

Another EV care tip that should be a part of your maintenance checklist is to always keep the inside and outside of your automobile clean. Constant exposure to grime, heat, insects, and salt will eventually ruin the body and frame of your PCO rental. This not only reduces the car’s aesthetic value but also reduces its performance.

Maintaining a tidy exterior and interior, as well as wiping down the seats, can ensure a pleasant ride for you and your passengers. Weekly trips to the car wash will ensure that your EV PCO car in London is always spotless.

6. Wheel Alignment

Wheel balancing should be considered if you experience any tugging to one side or excessive swaying in your electric vehicle, particularly at higher speeds. Tyre alignment, also known as wheel balance, is the process of setting the angular distances between the wheels so that the car tracks straight and true.

An electric vehicle’s tyre tread life can be extended by one year or more with regular wheel alignment treatment, which also improves the vehicle’s mileage. This needs to be done at least once each year, or after 15,000 miles, and can prevent you from having to spend several hundred pounds in getting new tyres sooner than you need to.

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If you or someone you know is looking for EV PCO car hire in Enfield, EV PCO car hire in Barking, or EV PCO car hire in Tottenham, G&M Direct Hire should be your go-to choice. Our fleet of EV PCO cars for hire consists of top-of-the-line models. Get in touch with us today and we’ll help you pick the best PCO rental you need.

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