Economic Viability of Preventive Maintenance for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in Ecuador

Abstract

The economic viability of preventive maintenance for hybrid and electric vehicles in Ecuador is a topic of great importance due to the growing interest in the adoption of sustainable and efficient vehicles in the country. Preventive maintenance plays a fundamental role in ensuring the correct functioning and durability of these vehicles, which in turn impacts their long-term economy. The objective of this study has been to evaluate the economic possibility of preventive maintenance for hybrid and electric vehicles in Ecuador; To achieve this, the application of a methodology was carried out that included the collection of data on the analysis of its impact on the owners' economy. For the development of this study, owners of hybrid and electric vehicles in different regions of Ecuador were interviewed, which made it possible to collect data on uses, frequencies and existing workshops in our country. The main results obtained through this research revealed that preventive maintenance for hybrid and electric vehicles in Ecuador can have a significant
impact on these vehicles, showing that although preventive maintenance can imply higher initial costs, In the long term it can result in significant savings compared to corrective maintenance, which indicates that preventive maintenance is essential to guarantee the efficiency and durability of hybrid and electric vehicles in Ecuador, in addition, the importance of considering costs is highlighted. long term when evaluating its economic feasibility.