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[–] 2 points 4 months ago (4 children)

I wonder if it possible to design a maintenance free car, and if the market would even reward it.

It'd take the consumers a decade to even notice that they didn't need any maintenance.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago

    I don't know if it's possible, since it's exposed to the elements. Manufacturers have certainly tried.

    It wasn't all that long ago that a few car companies were selling their CVT transmissions as having lifetime transmission fluid, that didn't need topping up or changing.

    Even if it's as minimal as having to change the brakes/tyres, there's still going to be maintenance that needs to be done, if only to check that the car can go some period of time without needing further maintenance.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    They probably can build an EV that is maintenance free, except for the batteries wearing down. Electric engines are very reliable because they are relatively simple.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    Main issues with the electric motors are leaks.

    An air-cooled motor would probably last much longer, at least in a moderate climate. Issue is EVs tend to have powerful motors so they need cooling.

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