CAR DEALERS ARE DOING EV OIL CHANGES NOW. NO, I'M NOT KIDDING.

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan critically examines the servicing costs for an MG ZS EV, highlighting a $905 bill for a 48-month service that included a $165 oil change for the electric drive unit (EDU). He argues that EVs are not necessarily simpler or cheaper to maintain than combustion engine cars, contrary to popular belief. Cadogan contends that the EDU oil, a simple gear oil, does not require changing at 40,000 km and that the high cost is an 'insult' and a method for carmakers to inflate dealer service revenue. He criticizes the dealership for charging for services not yet due, failing to address the service light's cause, and returning the car with old wipers and empty washer fluid. The review concludes that MG, despite its market success, engages in practices similar to traditional carmakers, exploiting owners' lack of technical knowledge.