With monsoons knocking at the doorstep, vehicle maintenance has to take top priority. While there are a number of ways to do preventive maintenance on a regular car or motorcycle, EVs are still in the grey area, with some also having concerns about being electrocuted in their own vehicle. So what are the preventive maintenance tips to keep in mind with electric two-wheelers? Here’s a guide.
Electric two-wheeler monsoon maintenance
As soon as you have ridden in the rain, park the vehicle and let the water drain by itself. Once the rain is over, inspect the vehicle carefully to see if there are any damages and if the dash is throwing up a signal. If yes, contact an authorised service provider immediately and do not start the motor.
If you have access to a blower – most vacuum cleaners have it these days – just blow dry the scooter or bike. This should take away any water left over. If possible, give it a thorough wash to take away all the mud and debris the scooter picked up in the rain.
Once this is done, also inspect for any strange noises — a lot of Ather and Ola owners complain about a grinding noise after riding in the rain and the primary reason is the belt drive that needs to be sorted with the service centre. This could also be a reason why many EVs have shifted from belt drives to chain drives.
Apart from this, there is no maintenance required for an EV because the battery pack is water and dust-proof, while all the major wirings are tucked away from any sort of exposure to rain. Also, one thing to keep in mind is not to ride across a flooded road, as this can be more than what the manufacturer has tested the wading capacity of the scooter. Also, for the worry of being electrocuted, it won’t happen.
