The Aelectric car Tito became the best-selling electric car of the year, with almost 200 patents and good expectations for 2023, since the manufacturer Coradir will increase production to 1500 units.
One of the factors most valued by consumers when buying it was the low cost of maintenancesince according to the company based in San Luis it is possible to save on fuel, service and patent, achieving a cost reduction of up to 8 times less compared to a gasoline one.
This economy in daily use also extended the use of the vehicle to new segments, since although it was developed with logistics companies that work in urban areas in mind, it was widely accepted by the final consumer, with a diversified demand both between young as adults.
In a chat with Juan Manuel Bareto, president of Coradir, he provided details of the controls that Tito must have And how much is the annual maintenance, taking into account that the different versions of the 0km car range from US$16,500 to US$23,000 official.
What the Tito electric car has and does not have
A key piece of information when buying Tito is know all its parts, since there are many components that a combustion car has that this model does not have when it is powered by electricity.
First of all, being a 100% electric vehicle, for its funtionability no fuel is required, but it operates with the energy stored in its high-performance lithium battery. This conception makes the vehicle does not need to remove heat during operation, ruling out any need for transport and dissipation of thermal energy, disregarding elements such as: radiator, coolant/antifreeze liquid, coolant pipes, water pump, thermostat, etc.
The Tito electric car requires less control of parts compared to a gasoline car.
At the same time, does not need lubrication between metals for its operation, such as bearings, rings, etc. This also makes it possible to dispense with the use of an oil pump, oil, oil pressure measurement bulb and all the control logic that characterizes a heat engine (read ECU).
In addition to the classic consumables of traditional heat engines, does not use belts in its operation, Whether from accessories or distribution, it does not require an alternator to power the low voltage consumption, since all the energy is freely available in its intelligent battery.
Another fact to take into account is that the Tito’s engine does not need to be “started” as such, but once the ignition key is turned, the vehicle is ready to drive normally, so it is not necessary to maintain the traditional starter motor, with its well-known failures after a certain term (brushes , bendix, auto solenoid, high power wiring, etc.). And, since you don’t need to “start” your engine, you don’t need a battery to do this either, making normal operation easier as well, since the battery is the item that most quickly requires replacement.
About the ignition, Tito does not require high voltage cables, spark plugs, injectors or a control unit for the engine (ECU), facilitating the maintenance of the unit. Therefore, in Tito electric, it is not necessary to change oils, coolants, belts, cables, spark plugs, alternator brush revision, starter motor, or battery (accumulator).
Out of operation of electrical components, Tito is a car suitable for urban circulation, with its fundamental components the same as any thermal car, namely: covers, brake pads, differential, hubs and lamps, which are elements that, if they need periodic review and, depending on wear, replacement. In summary, TITO only requires maintenance of the items that present wear due to their own circulation, and based on this, a periodic review is necessary, preferably annually.
Maintain a Tito car: $7,000 per month
Taking into account everything that Tito has and does not have, the expenses that are evaluated as essential when calculating maintenance are the Sure, that’s about $7,000 per month; the brake pads, which represents an expense of $3,000 in the second year; differential revision that is free in the first year and costs $3,000 in the second plus an annual review that is free in the first year and 10,000 pesos in the second.
In this way, the Tito’s first year maintenance is estimated at $84,000 in the first year ($7,000 per month) and $100,000 in the second year. Compared to a gasoline one, this will cost about $50,000 a month or $600,000 a year.
The Tito electric car is also offered with 5 doors.
To this expense of Tito must be added the electricity which implies a relationship of 1 to 10 with the cost of fuel. That is, if $20,000 per month is spent on gasoline, 2,000 pesos will be spent on Tito.
It should be noted that TITO includes, for all units, a totally free review after 90 days of use.
This way, Tito stands out not only for its economy in recharging but also in maintenance, offering a much cheaper equation for the user.
On the other hand, the disadvantage is that it cannot be used on routes and highways, but is only suitable for use in the city.
