If you’re driving for Uber or Lyft in the US today, your car is your biggest expense and your most important tool. With the IRS standard mileage rate hitting new highs and gas prices at the corner station behaving like a roller coaster, the “car payment” is no longer the number to watch. The number … Read more
We’ve all been there. You get into your high-tech EV, ready to hit the road, and the screen is frozen, the backup camera won’t pop up, or the navigation looks like it’s stuck in 2005. It’s the downside of driving a “computer on wheels”—sometimes, you just need to turn it off and back on again. … Read more
Does Car Insurance Cover Your EV Battery? Here’s the Real Truth Buying an electric vehicle (EV) is a smart move for your wallet and the planet. But there’s one question that keeps every Tesla or Rivian owner up at night: “What if my battery fails?” With battery replacement costs often reaching upwards of $15,000 to … Read more
If you are an EV owner like me, one issue you face the most during cold weather is slow charging. In winter, EVs often charge much more slowly, and there are several reasons behind this. Let me walk you through five major reasons why EV charging slows down in cold conditions, and how you can … Read more
I still remember the excitement of driving my EV off the lot—that instant torque and the eerie silence of the motor. It felt like the future. But fast forward five years, and as that bumper-to-bumper warranty expiration date creeps up on the calendar, a familiar “range anxiety” of a different kind kicks in: Financial Anxiety. … Read more
How to Install a Level 2 EV Charger at Home: 2026 Guide for New Jersey Residents (PSE&G Rebates) Are you planning to install a Level 2 EV charger at your home? Honestly, this is one of the smartest investments you can make in 2026. If you live in New Jersey or similar states, utilities like … Read more
Electrify America Charging Errors? Here’s Why It Stops and How to Fix It Like a Pro Welcome back to evfixers.com! Today, we are diving deep into a topic that every EV owner in North America has faced at least once. Electrify America (EA) is the continent’s largest fast-charging network, but let’s be honest: the “Initiation … Read more
On your commute this morning, did you see the dreaded “Driver Assistance Features Unavailable” alert? Whether it’s your Model 3 or Model Y, having Autopilot and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) stop working is frustrating. While many owners wait for an overnight “deep sleep” cycle or a software update, there is a faster way to regain … Read more
Welcome back to evfixes.com. Today, we are diving into a common frustration for many electric vehicle (EV) owners: waking up to find your car’s battery percentage lower than when you parked it. This phenomenon is technically known as Vampire Drain or Phantom Drain. If your EV’s range drops overnight, it can be incredibly annoying. Even … Read more
How to Fix the “Service High Voltage Charging System” Warning on Chevrolet Volt If you own a Chevrolet Volt (model years 2011–2019), seeing the “Service High Voltage Charging System” message on your dashboard can be stressful. This is a critical alert that prevents your vehicle from charging, essentially turning your EV into a gas-only car … Read more