In this guide we will see the main differences for the maintenance of a hybrid car compared to the classic thermal car. Some details to know well in order not to have surprises.

Currently the Automotive market is increasingly characterized by hybrid cars. We are talking about cars with a heat engine combined with an electric motor. There are various types of hybrid cars, depending on whether the hybrid is more or less intrusive.

The electric motor could in fact give a simple support in the starting phase or in the acceleration phase and here we are talking about micro hybrid. In this case, you do not have to recharge on plug.

If, on the other hand, we are talking about a hybrid car that allows you to recharge via the classic home plug, then we are talking about Plugin cars. Depending on the complexity of the hybrid, the intervention in terms of maintenance may also vary.

Many think that a hybrid car is much more complex than a technical car. In reality, although this is partly true, it does not imply an excessive cost of maintenance.

One of the main reasons is that the transmission is replaced by a planetary unit. Furthermore, the clutch is not provided and this alleviates any problems of replacing the latter. In fact, the fluidity of hybrid cars is considerably more efficient than thermal cars.

Tires are an important aspect , as in several cases they are made almost specifically for these new types of cars. Being four wheels specially made to save as much fuel, manufacturers usually strongly recommend some tires that are optimized for fuel economy. In fact, research seeks to maximize ease of rolling and reduce friction on the asphalt.

Another very delicate aspect is the brakes , as hybrid cars are equipped with a technology called regenerative braking. Each time the brake is pressed, a sort of energy recharge is activated. In this way we always try to lower the level of consumption. The braking system will therefore be of the by-wire type and is slightly more complicated than the traditional braking system.

An important aspect that we must remember is also the importance of the lubrication system which must be low viscosity, i.e. with a lower incidence of friction. Less friction means lower consumption and therefore maximized performance on the road.

There are no other major changes in terms of hybrid cars than traditional cars.

Batteries , which are clearly more stressed, can cost several thousand euros. Hybrid cars, however, are operated by special forms of guarantee and insurance that allow the driver not to have to think about this aspect.

As far as the revision is concerned, there are no particular changes to be made and therefore the costs are practically the same.