Electric Models Welcome
Convenient EV Repair Services
<p> Electric car owners in Oconomowoc, WI, will be pleased to know that the Silver Lake Auto & Tire Centers team is experienced and equipped to tackle their next EV repair. For over five decades, we have watched and adapted to the changes in the auto industry, including the electrification of many cars, trucks, and SUVs. If you have a new or pre-owned electric model that needs care, we want to bring it in for service. Most repair shops are not yet trained or specialized in EV repair and upkeep, which is another reason many Waukesha County drivers choose us. Our EV repair may include battery service, diagnostics every 6-12 months, brake checks, safety checks, ADAS calibration, and anything a regular car would need on the road. Our clients regularly bring in their EVs with complex and simple requests, and we tackle them all accordingly. Whether it be a Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Rivian R1T or R1S, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Honda Prologue, Hyundai IONIQ 5 or 6, Polestar 1 or 2, or even an electric European model, we want to help you get back on the road. You can bet on us charging your car using a Level 2 cable during each repair appointment. To begin with an EV repair in Oconomowoc, WI, please call (262) 567-0284, or stop by the shop 36355 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 or request an appointment online through our website.
We’ll Help with Tesla
Because Tesla is one of the most popular and driven EVs in the United States, the Silver Lake Auto & Tire Centers crew is proud to specialize in repairing and maintaining these vehicles. Like our non-Tesla EV repair services, you can bet on us to go over things like transmission inspections, battery and charging inspecting and testing, power and energy tests, ADAS checks and calibration, electrical system inspections and tune-ups, inspection of cabling, as well as high-voltage cable repair work. It is worth noting that not all EVs are the same. Tesla uses different manufacturing techniques than Ford and Hyundai, and the same goes for Tesla versus Rivian, Polestar, Fisker, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and so on. We understand these differences and are certified and prepared to take on your new or used EV repair as soon as today. We’ll update you with photos and status check-ins during your repair appointment. Call us now.
Oconomowoc’s Favorite since 1973
Although electric models are a newer appointment we handle, the team and mission of Silver Lake Auto & Tire Centers have been around for over 50 years. We are a go-to solution for drivers of all types of nameplates, electric, hybrid, and ICE, and we specialize in custom-tailored auto servicing for whatever vehicle you bring us. In addition to EV repair appointments, you can trust us to help with upkeep, making your job even easier. Gone are the days when you had to rely on your dealership for everything. With a team as certified, awarded, and beloved as ours, there is no better place to bring your electric car, truck, or SUV. We want to help, so come see us in Oconomowoc, WI, today.
Frequently Asked Questions
EVs use high-voltage (HV) battery packs, electric drive units, and software-controlled systems instead of an engine and transmission. Proper EV work means high-voltage disable and lockout/tagout, using insulated PPE (gloves) and CAT-rated meters, and following the manufacturer’s repair procedures end-to-end.
We handle concerns with battery/charging, thermal management (coolant loops and heat pumps), suspension/brakes/tires, 12-V systems, and software-related faults. On battery systems, we include insulation resistance (isolation) testing and checks of orange-cable connections and contactors so the HV side remains safe and healthy.
Yes. No oil changes, but EVs still need tire and brake service, coolant for battery/drive electronics, alignment, cabin filters, and software updates. We follow the brand’s interval and use the correct coolants/procedures for the battery and power electronics, then bleed and verify the system the way the OEM specifies.
Dashboard messages, reduced range, slow or failed charging, unusual noises from the drive unit, or sudden changes in performance or HVAC output. We begin with a non-intrusive HV safety check, scan the EV control modules, verify thermal management operation, and inspect charge port/onboard charger before moving deeper.
It is when done correctly. We isolate and verify zero potential before work, use lockout/tagout, wear tested insulating gloves, and use CAT-rated instruments. We do not lift under the battery pack, follow model-specific lift/jacking points, and after any collision, we perform the OEM post-collision HV and thermal inspections to confirm the pack and cabling are safe.