EQUIPMENT AND BACK ORDERS - WHAT ABOUT ALLOCATING THE EXPENSE? Take stock of the manufacturer's suggested (or mandatory) special tool list. Also examine what is NOT on the OEM list and address it NOW! Sufficient EV Equipment may be the LAST thing on your mind with all the other needs and expenses you encounter. Suppliers can't even fill normal parts orders so make sure you know what the lead time factors are for your needed equipment. Then consider the lead time and double it! Allocate the expense over several months to defray the effects on your monthly financials. SHIFTING FOCUS OF SERVICES OFFERED - WHAT " BREAKS " AND NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED ON AN EV? Preventative maintenance service will be greatly reduced with electric vehicles. There will be no changing of oil, oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, spark plugs, or changing of drive belts. There will also be no fluids to check or flush in the radiator or transmissions to service. Even the regenerative braking systems will prolong the life of brake system wear items. To account 52