BMW Electric Vehicle Service
How is BMW Service Different for an Electric Vehicle?
Are you a first-time EV owner curious about electric vehicle service? Maintaining a BMW EV is not all that different from maintenance for gas-powered cars. The main difference, of course, is the electric motor. Think of your electric vehicle's high-voltage lithium-ion battery as the fuel tank in a gas-powered car - but with significantly fewer moving parts.
 An EV battery won't require much maintenance, but battery cell module balancing can be performed. EVs use regenerative braking, but brake service is still required - just not as often. Cabin filters, fluids, windshield wipers, tires, wheels, suspensions, and electromechanical systems are similar and in need of maintenance. At first, electric vehicle service sounds complex. But the dedicated BMW EV service team at Stevens Creek BMW can take care of electric vehicle maintenance for you!
Visit North America's #1 BMW EV Dealer for Electric Vehicle Service
Stevens Creek BMW is your home for EV maintenance in the South Bay. As the #1 BMW EV dealer in North America, we're Northern California's destination for electric vehicle service, too. Wondering what makes our team number #1? Learn more about what makes Stevens Creek BMW stand out against other EV service departments.
BMW HV Certifications
Our team's HV Drivetrain Systems Certification means we're certified to work on your BMW EV's electric drivetrain. If any high-voltage battery system is live, we have a Certified High Voltage Diagnostic Specialist to troubleshoot issues. With 16 certified technicians in total, Stevens Creek BMW has a stacked staff to service or repair BMW electric vehicles.
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Experts on all BMW EVs
Given their hands-on experience with servicing all BMW Hybrids and EVs, our EV service team can take care of the latest iX, i4, i5, and i7 models - as well as electric pioneers like the 2011 X6 Active Hybrid and 2012 limited production ActiveE prototype.
Between recently certified technicians and trained professionals with up to 13 years of experience, Stevens Creek BMW boasts a combined 126 years of combined HV experience, making us the Bay Area experts on EV maintenance and high-voltage batteries.
ÂSpecialized EV Service Tools at Stevens Creek BMW
Servicing a BMW electric vehicle battery in San Jose is a breeze for us, given our calibration tools, including an IMIB HV (Integrated Measurement Interface Box) with automatic sensor recognition. Plus, with our recently installed specialized above-ground lifts, we're able to handle HV battery removal and repair. Our Specialized Lifting tables also help us work on Drivetrain components.
With a High Voltage cell module charger and the latest HV Battery service equipment, we can make sure your BMW EV charges to its max range potential. A Gen V Cell module voltage balancer can distribute charge among battery cells. If your BMW EV requires battery balancing for repair, we can use our EOS (End of Service) tester to verify battery integrity.
Advantages of Electric Vehicle Maintenance
An electric vehicle costs less to own. That's because gas-powered engines have more moving parts - which means more maintenance. EVs don't have conventional engines, so they don't need services like oil changes, oil filter replacements, coolant flushes, spark plug replacements, and more. When you own a BMW EV, you don't have to deal with any of these engine-related services, which can mean lower annual maintenance costs for you.Â
Even some services outside of engine work aren't needed as often. For example, your brakes won't go bad as fast. That's because EVs feature regenerative braking systems. Brake pads and brake rotors may experience prolonged life, as regenerative braking means the conventional hydraulic brake system is relied upon less often.
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There's no longer a need for oil or engine air filters, but other replacement filters are still needed. Your BMW EV will still need fresh cabin air filter and transmission filters.
Suspension
There may be increased stress on suspension parts due to the weight of an electric vehicle. Replace worn shocks and struts and service your BMW EV's suspension for proper steering and handling.
Fluids
Wave goodbye to motor oil, but your electric vehicle still needs to flush and replenish fluids. See us when you need battery coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, or transmission fluid.
Battery
EV owners from San Jose should see us for an annual battery check. We can replace any faulty EV battery and perform battery cell module charging. We can also perform maintenance on another electrical component, the DC converter, which provides electric power to your windows, mirrors, lights, BMW Curved Display, and iDrive Operating System.
Brakes
Regenerative braking may prolong the life of your braking system, but brake maintenance is still needed. Get new brake pads, rotors, and other brake services to help slow your BMW EV safely.
Tires
Electric vehicles weigh more, which can impact tire wear rates. That makes it important to stay on top of tire rotations, wheel alignments, and additional tire maintenance for your BMW electric car or SUV. Consider rotating or balancing your tires every 5,000 miles to prolong tire life through even wear, and replace tires when they reach a 2/32" tread.
Yes. Electric vehicles don't require as much maintenance because they have fewer moving parts under the hood.
EVs require some of the same maintenance, including the tires, brakes, suspensions, and select filters and fluids.
Electric vehicle batteries should last at least 100,000 miles or between eight and 12 years.
Every electric vehicle is backed by an 8-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty.
Don't charge your EV beyond 80%, and avoid letting the battery be depleted to a charge under 10%. Avoid rapid charging, which heats up the battery. You should use a DC fast charger sparingly and minimize heat exposure.
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4343 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95051
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