Hybrid & Electric Repair, Service and Maintenance
It's a proud moment when a hybrid or electric owner drives that new vehicle off the showroom floor. Then reality sets in. Hybrid and electric cars have completely different service and maintenance requirements, unlike traditional gasoline powered vehicles. Don't worry, the ASE certified technicians and master mechanics, at Bay Diagnostic, have you covered.
For 35 years, Bay Diagnostic has served thousands of customers and repaired thousands of vehicles. For service, maintenance, and car repairs, in Brooklyn, NY, Bay Diagnostic is the place to go. Whether you have a Honda Clarity, Toyota Prius, Nissan LEAF or Chevy Volt, Bay Diagnostic can properly service repair, and maintain your vehicle.
Maintenance Issues Facing Hybrid & Electric Owners
Because hybrid vehicles are essentially a combination of both a standard gasoline-powered vehicle and a fully electric vehicle, they present complex maintenance issues. This is why they require specialized knowledge and tools to properly service and repair.
Types of Electric Vehicles
Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV)
Mild hybrid electric vehicles are designed to harvest and store energy that is typically lost when your vehicle decelerates, and uses this stored energy to assist the engine. These vehicles are also equipped with a cutting-edge stop start system which will shut down the engine while the vehicle decelerates to improve overall fuel efficiency.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
A standard hybrid electric vehicle works with a conventional engine with an electric motor and a battery pack. These vehicles have great fuel economy because the battery is charged while driving through regenerative braking.
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
The plug-in hybrid vehicle is equipped with a conventional engine with an electric motor as well as a battery. The battery in this vehicle is charged with an external power supply along with regenerative braking. The vehicle is designed to select a certain power source or blend the two in order to give you the best overall performance and fuel efficiency.
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
A battery electric vehicle runs solely off of an electric motor and battery. It recharges using a plug-in electric source and regenerative braking, and uses only electric power to move. This vehicle achieves zero emissions.
BMW
330e i Performance
740e i Performance
745e X drive i Performance
Active Hybrid 3 series
Active Hybrid 5 series
i3 REX
i8
X5 X Drive 40e i Performance
530e X Drive i Performance
530e i Performance
MINI e Countryman
PORSCHE
Cayenne S
Panamera S
Cayenne S E Hybrid
918 Spyder
VOLKSWAGEN
Touareg
Jetta
GOLF GTE
Passat GTE
MERCEDES BENZ
S400 BLUE Hybrid
C350E
GLC 350e
GLE 550e
B-Class
S 500E
SMART electric
VOLVO
V60 Plugin
XC 90 T8
S 90 T8
C30
LEXUS
UX HYBRID
NX
RX
ES
LS
LC
AUDI
A3
Q7 e-TRON
Q5
A4
RANGE ROVER
SPORT P 400E
Range rover Sport PHEV
TOYOTA
PRIUS
CAMRY
AVALON
RAV 4
HYLANDER
PRIUS PLUS
PRIUS C