Mobile EV Repair & Diagnostics | Electric Car Mechanic

Models I see most

Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning. 12V and low-voltage faults, plus checking for open recalls and updates before you pay for anything.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 / Ioniq 6, Kia EV6 / EV9, Genesis. The charging unit for the 12V system (called the ICCU) is a known problem on these. A sudden loss of power or 12V warnings deserve a real test.
Chevy Bolt and GM Ultium models. Recall status, charging problems, and normal maintenance.
VW ID.4, Polestar, Volvo, BMW i-models, Nissan Leaf, and others. Call with the year and model, and I'll tell you honestly how much I can do.

Problems that are common to EVs

Most EVs have the same handful of weak spots. The brakes barely get used, so near the coast they rust and stick. They're heavy, so tires and suspension wear faster. The coolant that keeps the battery and electronics at the right temperature still needs service. And a weak 12V battery can set off warnings that look like the whole car is failing.

Isolation faults and warning lights

Warnings like "Service vehicle soon" or a high-voltage isolation fault need proper diagnosis, not a reset. I scan the whole vehicle, check the data, and tell you whether it's something I can fix, a recall, or a job for the dealer.

EV questions

Do EVs need maintenance at all?

Less than gas cars, but not zero. They still need tires, brakes, cabin filters, coolant for the battery and electronics, 12V battery replacements, and suspension checks. These are heavy vehicles.

My EV's 12V battery keeps dying. Is it just the battery?

Sometimes. On some models, the part that charges the 12V battery from the main pack is the real problem. A new battery won't fix that. Test before you replace.

Is it safe to have an EV worked on in my driveway?

Yes, done properly. I'm High Voltage Safety Certified and follow isolation procedures. Most EV work doesn't touch the high-voltage system at all.

Full list of what I work on: services. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM, with 24-hour emergency response for RVs.

I come to you in Ojai, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria:

Ojai · Ventura · Oxnard · Camarillo · Thousand Oaks · Santa Barbara · Montecito · Carpinteria
Other makes: Tesla · Rivian · Hybrid · Land Rover / Range Rover · Mercedes-Benz · BMW · Porsche · Audi · Volkswagen