EVs require less scheduled maintenance, as there are fewer moving parts than in a gas vehicle, which means no more oil changes, transmission maintenance, fluid changes, or emissions tests. In addition, most EVs have regenerative braking, which slows the car down when you’re not accelerating and extends the life of the brakes. A 2021 study confirmed that the maintenance costs for a BEV are 40% the cost for a gas, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid.