Find the correct handbook
Locate the maintenance plan for the model, year and variant. Tesla's Model 3 handbook is an example, not a schedule for every electric car. Intervals can change between model years of the same vehicle.
Group the tasks
Separate time- or mileage-based maintenance, checks as needed and problems requiring attention now. Record the source of each recommendation. Ask the workshop to explain unclear items before booking.
Remember mechanical components
Electric cars also have tyres, suspension, steering and brakes. Follow the vehicle instructions and notice changes in driving feel. Explain short-trip use or salted-road driving when discussing maintenance needs.
Specify the work
Request named checks and replacements and confirm competence with your model. High-voltage work belongs with qualified professionals. Follow the vehicle's instructions about continued driving and service contact after warnings.
Separate inspections and servicing
Statutory roadworthiness inspections and manufacturer maintenance are different tasks. Keep reports, invoices and history. After a workshop visit, know what was checked, what was replaced and what comes next.
Sources and further reading
Original sources checked 26 September 2026. Follow current guidance for your vehicle.
Heading somewhere?
Take MileHalo along.
Find stations, compare reported prices and see road reports. Check current prices and conditions before choosing a stop.
See MileHalo in the App StoreEnglish edition, 15 October 2026. Norwegian regulatory sources apply to Norway. Check local rules and your vehicle handbook. Figures are examples, not live prices.