Tyres and pressure
Monthly
Tyre condition and pressure matter a lot on EVs.
Maintenance guide
Tesla Model Y maintenance
A practical reference for typical service intervals, common costs, wear points and preventive tasks for the Tesla Model Y.
Electric Passenger car Indicative
Popular electric SUV among private owners, leasing users and corporate fleets.
Passenger car
What to watch
The priority changes by vehicle type. A combustion car, an urban EV and an electric van working every day should not be treated the same way.
- Annual mileage, trip type and urban versus motorway usage.
- Tyres, cabin air filter, brakes and auxiliary battery.
- Service history, inspection dates and basic documents.
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Typical intervals
Not every electric vehicle is maintained in the same way. Passenger EVs are usually more about tyres, cabin filters and brake fluid; electric vans also bring uptime, payload and intensive daily use into the equation.
Tyre rotation
10,000–15,000 km
Can be brought forward if wear differs between axles.
Cabin air filter
12–24 months
Simple task, but important for comfort and HVAC performance.
Brake fluid
24–48 months
Regenerative braking does not remove the need to check it.
12 V battery and electrical diagnosis
During regular service
Many immobilising faults come from auxiliary systems, not the main traction battery.
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Indicative costs
EVs remove combustion-engine tasks, but maintenance does not disappear. Tyres, brakes, suspension, HVAC, auxiliary batteries and charging systems still matter.
Preventive service check
Fewer engine parts, but inspections and diagnostics still apply.
€120–€300
Cabin air filter
One of the most common EV service items.
€40–€90
Tyres
May be the most visible recurring cost on some EVs.
Variable
Auxiliary battery or diagnosis
Indicative, depending on symptom and brand.
€80–€200
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Signs you should not wait
Maintenance should not only start when a scheduled service is due. Some symptoms deserve an earlier check.
Lower-than-usual range
Check tyre pressure, temperature, charging habits and HVAC use.
Interrupted charging
Check charger, cable, socket and vehicle.
Auxiliary battery warning
Can prevent the vehicle from starting its systems.
Maintenance plan
Turn this guide into useful reminders
Autonality helps you keep service dates, mileage checks, inspections, incidents, documents and preventive tasks under control, instead of relying on memory, loose spreadsheets or lost messages.
- Reminders by date or mileage.
- Basic maintenance and incident history.
- Vehicle documents kept in one place.
- Availability control for daily use.
Before making decisions
Costs and intervals are indicative. For official servicing, warranty, technical campaigns or intensive professional use, always check the owner’s manual, the manufacturer or a qualified workshop.
Real intervals depend on year, version, usage, mileage, payload, climate and the manufacturer’s service schedule. Use this as a starting point and always check the owner’s manual or authorised service guidance.