Does a Tesla need servicing?

Why there is no annual service

There is no engine oil, oil filter, spark plug, exhaust, cambelt or clutch on a battery-electric Tesla, so the items that made up most of a conventional service simply do not exist. Regenerative braking also reduces friction-brake wear substantially.

Tesla monitors vehicle health remotely and delivers software updates over the air, which removes another reason for a routine workshop visit.

What does still need doing

• Cabin air filter replacement at a published interval
• Brake fluid health check, with replacement if required
• Brake caliper cleaning and lubrication where roads are salted in winter
• Tyre rotation, balancing and replacement on condition
• Air conditioning desiccant bag at a model-specific interval
• Wiper blades and the low-voltage battery as they wear or fail

Check Tesla's current published maintenance guidance for your model and year. Intervals change over time and vary by market.

The MOT still applies

In Great Britain a Tesla needs its first MOT three years after registration and annually thereafter, exactly like any other car. Emissions checks do not apply; everything else does.

Tesla or an independent garage?

Tesla handles model-specific work through Mobile Service and its own Service Centers. Independent garages are a sensible option for MOTs, tyres, alignment, brakes and suspension where they are equipped for the vehicle. High-voltage battery and drive-unit work needs Tesla or a properly qualified EV specialist.

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