⚡ Rustproofing Your Hybrid or Electric Vehicles
As more drivers switch to EVs, questions about electric vehicle maintenance, especially rust protection keep coming up.
Question:
Do electric vehicles still need rust protection?
A: The short answer is, yes. EVs and hybrids still need rust protection. Even without a gas engine or exhaust system, electric vehicles still contain exposed metal components underneath that are vulnerable to rust.
In particular, Ontario’s seasonal weather conditions play a major role in causing corrosion on EVs:
Winter freeze-thaw cycles, road salt and de-icing brines
Spring & Fall Rain
Summer Heat & Humidity
These factors can all cause rust to form, but preventing corrosion with proven anti-rust formulas from Oil Gard will help protect your investment.
Are EVs Different Underneath?
Yes – the undercarriages of EVs are different from other vehicles but they’re still vulnerable to rust.
Electric vehicles do not have traditional engines or exhaust systems, but their underbody still includes key metal components such as:
⚙️ Suspension parts
⚙️ Subframes and structural supports
⚙️ Brake lines and brackets
⚙️ Weld seams and mounting points
Many EVs also combine aluminum body panels with steel components underneath, meaning corrosion can develop in hidden areas over time, especially where moisture and road salt collect.
EVs also have more complex electrical systems running through and beneath the vehicle, including high-voltage cables and sensor wiring. While these systems are well-protected, they still depend on a clean, corrosion-free undercarriage to remain properly supported and secure over time.
To help protect these areas, Oil Gard rust-proofing formulas are designed to penetrate 10 key areas of the vehicle where it’s needed most: bumpers, underbody, doors, quarter panels, wheel wells and more.
Is Rustproofing Safe for Electric Vehicles?
Yes – when applied properly by trained technicians, rust protection is safe for EVs and hybrids! A new car dealer may recommend a rust-proofing promotion as part of the vehicle maintenance package but if you’re investing in a modern electric vehicle, the formula you choose matters!
➜ Read about the Oil Gard difference.
Oil Gard can be safely applied to hybrid vehicles and Electric Vehicles.
This includes cars, SUVs, trucks and fleets. Modern EVs and hybrids should be treated annually with a rust-prevention formula for proper vehicle maintenance.
➜ See Oil Gard’s Top to Bottom coverage areas
✅ Oil Gard recommends yearly applications for maximum rust protection!
How Oil Gard Protects Modern Vehicles
Oil Gard began as a story of innovation in the town of Stratford, Ontario in 1976. Gord Hawken, the founder and inventor of Oil Gard Anti-Rust foresaw how an annually-applied, low-cost product could help vehicle owners keep their vehicles longer. That foundation helped shape a rust protection system designed for real Canadian driving conditions.
WORRY-FREE RUST PROTECTION
Oil Gard uses petroleum-based formulas designed to creep into seams, joints, and hidden areas where moisture collects. The thicker formulas remain active on the vehicle, helping protect hard-to-reach areas without clogging drainage points. Our proprietary, time-tested formulas are proven to work.
Formula 2 No-Drip is Oil Gard’s most widely used formula for modern vehicles, including EVs and hybrids. Unlike competitors’ thinner, wax-based products that drip and leave a messy residue on garage floors and driveways, Oil Gard’s Formula 2 No-Drip is a high-viscosity coating designed for staying power. It stays where it’s applied, helping protect key underbody areas and off your driveway!
Water and Moisture
Road Salt, Sand and Gravel
Slush and Rain
De-icing Chemicals
🍁 Canadian-Made Formulas
With trade and supply chains under pressure, supporting Canadian-made products is more important than ever. Oil Gard has been proudly formulated and manufactured in Canada since 1976, keeping jobs, expertise, and quality right here at home.
Protect Your EV or Hybrid Vehicle for the Long Term
Choosing an electric or hybrid vehicle is a forward-thinking decision: lower fuel use, fewer emissions, long-term savings, and a smarter investment in the future. Oil Gard supports the long-term value of your EV or hybrid and helps keep it safely on the road longer. That matters financially, but it also matters environmentally: extending the life of a vehicle reduces the need for premature replacement and helps make the most of the resources already used to build it.
Rustproofing is a smart way to protect the investment you and your family depend on every day.
Final Takeaway
Rust protection remains an important part of electric vehicle maintenance – supporting safety, performance, and longevity no matter what powers the engine.