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EVs Are Getting Cheaper To Repair

According to insurance data, the average repair bill for non-totaled EVs last year was the same as newer combustion cars.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - 1m ago -

You're Worrying About The Wrong EV Batteries

The big, expensive batteries are dead reliable. It's the puny 12-volts that are causing problems.

By Mack Hogan

Repair / Maintenance - Mar 06 -

EV Battery Degradation Just Isn't Much Of An Issue

A British EV dealer analyzed 300 used EVs, and the results are more proof that you don't have to worry about your car's battery.

By Mack Hogan

Repair / Maintenance - Jan 24 -

Tesla Wanted $3,000 To Fix A Dented Cybertruck. The Owner Fixed It For $25

Being resourceful has its advantages.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Dec 21 2024 -

This Brand New Nissan Leaf Has Been Bricked For Two Months

Out of Spec leased a brand new Nissan Leaf. Less than 500 miles later, it died, and it's stayed dead for over two months.

By Mack Hogan

Repair / Maintenance - Oct 12 2024 -

Getting Fisker Oceans Fixed Just Got Way Easier

New service locations are open for business and are equipped with Fisker's diagnostic tool, the Fisker Owners Association said.

By Tim Levin

Repair / Maintenance - Sep 25 2024 -

Chevy Equinox EV Owners Face Huge Repair Delays: ‘It’s Frustrating’

General Motors said there’s no parts shortage for the Equinox EV. Some owners disagree.

By Suvrat Kothari

Repair / Maintenance - Sep 17 2024 -

Tesla Cybertruck Test Comes To A Grinding Halt. Literally

Edmunds waited four years to get its own Tesla Cybertruck. Then on the day of testing, it broke down.

By Suvrat Kothari

Repair / Maintenance - Aug 16 2024 -

This Brand New Nissan Leaf Stranded Its Owner

The Leaf is supposed to be one of the more proven, reliable EVs. But Out Of Spec's has already bricked itself.

By Mack Hogan

Repair / Maintenance - Aug 15 2024 -

Bricked: This VinFast VF8 Stranded A Reviewer For Days, Then Fixed Itself

They were 500 miles from the nearest service center, and VinFast's inability to help is a cautionary tale to out-of-state buyers.

By Mack Hogan

Repair / Maintenance - Aug 14 2024 -

Teslas Have The Lowest Maintenance Costs, Consumer Reports Finds

Tesla owners paid the least out of pocket for total maintenance, not including faults or collision repairs.

By Andrei Nedelea

Repair / Maintenance - Aug 08 2024 -

This May Be The Dumbest And Laziest Anti-EV Take In History

In which "The Dumbest Automotive Channel On YouTube" lives up to its name.

By Mack Hogan

Repair / Maintenance - Aug 03 2024 -

Why A Failed Startup’s Cheap EVs Are Piling Up In This Junkyard

Remember the ElectraMeccanica Solo? This is its final resting place.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Aug 02 2024 -

This Tesla Model S Taxi Has 430,000 Miles. Here's How Its Battery Holds Up

It's still on its first battery and hasn't had its electric motors replaced either.

By Andrei Nedelea

Repair / Maintenance - Jul 17 2024 -

Wrecked Tesla Cybertruck Becomes DIY Repair Project. Here’s How It’s Going So Far

The controversial EV was T-boned by a Ford Edge in an intersection.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Jul 15 2024 -

EVs Still Have More Quality Problems. Here's Why

J.D. Power's newest Initial Quality Study shows that EVs and PHEVs have more issues than ICE cars. It's not the powertrain that's causing problems.

By Mack Hogan

Industry Outlook - Jun 27 2024 -

Tesla Model Y Gigacast Repairs Have Improved Greatly

A few years ago, any collision damage to a gigacast element would have meant replacing the entire piece. That's no longer the case.

By Wade Malone

Repair / Maintenance - Jun 09 2024 -

This $10,100 Tesla Model S Got Brought Back From The 'Dead'

Just a little work brought it back from the dead. That’s a steal for a Model S P90D with plenty of life left in its battery.

By Andrei Nedelea

Repair / Maintenance - Jun 07 2024 -

Repairing An EV Is 30% More Expensive On Average Than An ICE Vehicle. Here’s Why

Insurance data from Q1 2024 reveals the biggest reason for the cost difference. And no, it’s not because EVs are more expensive to buy.

By Iulian Dnistran

Repair / Maintenance - Jun 04 2024 -

Study Finds Just 2.5% Of EVs Had Their Battery Replaced

Battery replacements are most common on early EVs that were built before 2015.

By Andrei Nedelea

Repair / Maintenance - May 21 2024 -

Month Of Hell: Tesla Cybertruck Owner Frustrated By Quality Issues

A creaking console, a dangling gear shifter, a busted tailgate and a botched pedal recall fix. What more could go wrong?

By Wade Malone

Ownership Experience - Apr 28 2024 -

Tesla Cybertruck's Stuck Accelerator Pedal Problem Creates 6,800-Pound Land Missile

A design flaw in the accelerator pedal has reportedly caused deliveries to be halted, potentially ahead of a recall.

By Rob Stumpf

Weird - Apr 15 2024 -

Cybertruck Teething Issues Have Tesla Owners Calling Tow Trucks

Someone needs to check on Cybertruck owners stat, because a few are not having a good time.

By Rob Stumpf

Repair / Maintenance - Apr 05 2024 -

UPDATE: This 1.24 Million-Mile Tesla Model S Is On Its 14th Motor, Fourth Battery Pack

It's the highest-mileage Tesla in existence.

By Eric Loveday

Repair / Maintenance - Apr 04 2024 -