My son got stuck on the road and called for a tow to bring it to a shop, He found Electron and had it towed to them. My son called me and I told him its the alternator because of the warning light on the dash. But Electron misdiagnosed the car, they said the battery failed and they changed the battery that is from Costco, which is still under warranty, got charged for $350 by Electron. But the real problem was the alternator. We already informed them before bringing the car, but insisted that its the battery. Now my son got stuck again on the freeway after a few days, because the battery they put in died again. Went back there and true enough, its the alternator. They charge us $1290. To replace the alternator. What a ripoff, they charged more than the dealer price and they used a remanufactured part. I went to the Nissan dealership after I picked up the car from Electron, and have them estimate the cost to replace the alternator, and gave me a quote of $790 for everything (parts and labor) which is reasonable. If I had a choice, I could have pulled my sons car from Electron and went to the dealer instead. What a ripoff, I will not go back to this shop ever again. The bad part is, all along I already mentioned the issue but completely ignored it and end up replacing a battery from Costco that is still under warranty, and charged us more than the dealer to replace an alternator. Not a good place to have your car fixed. read more

I had the dreaded EV Hybrid P0A80 Code (Replace Hybrid Battery Pack). I began to look on the internet and YouTube. Several places recommend Electron Hybrid Solutions as the best with their cylindrical cells. I called the shop and spoke with Jose. He answered all of my many many questions. Their pricing was very good even for the improved cells. After asking what installation would cost would be, I felt that it was low enough that I didn't want to do it myself and risk messing something up. They were very accommodating with my schedule. Once they had my vehicle they ran a very comprehensive test and made recommendations. The car was completed on time. I would highly recommend this business for all Hybrid related services. They know their stuff read more

Got the dreadful check engine light code for our 2010 Lexus' hybrid battery to be replaced. Fortunately we found this shop in our neighborhood. Reviews are true to word. Aside from replacing our hybrid battery, I also appreciated them providing a detailed diagnostic report and inspection of our vehicle and what maintenance and service we needed to get done in the near future. I checked out other hybrid battery shops prior to inquiring at Electron Automotive and the communication, service, and attention to detail just did not compare. Overall, I recommend this shop for anyone needing repairs on hybrid battery issues. read more

Hello I'm very saddened to write this review in regards to my catalytic converter I replaced back in 2021. The converter was stolen again this summer. I paid for a new one to be installed and come to find out it was used. This time what was recovered from it reflected that it was in fact used. I certainly did not get billed for a used catalytic converter. For that reason alone I would not recommend this place for any work done. It's bad enough mechanics and shops have reputations of not being honest and I didn't expect this from Electron. For the past 3 years I must have spent close to 10k getting my 2008 Toyota Prius fixed at your shop banking that I was receiving new parts as indicated on the invoices. read more

Very disappointed. Was recommended to this place by a mutual friend for a replacement of Hybrid battery for a vehicle. Did the job for $1800 including a 1yr /15,000 mile warranty.Everything was ok till two months later check engine light came on for battery problem.Took vehicle back spoke to Chris the manager and told me I left the vehicle sitting too long and will not honor the warranty.Very shady business practices. I will not recommend here to anybody.Ask for my money back and said we can not help you even hung up the phone on me. Beware!!! even if in writing these guys dont care. read more

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I was referred to this business from my regular mechanic. I have an old Chevy hybrid. I took it in. They had my car for 4 days. The receptionist Christian was very good at keeping me up on what they found and how they were going to repair my vehicle. I was called to pick it up on a Thursday. I paid $653. I drove it straight home. Everything was good. On Saturday, I went about 10 miles. My car started acting like it was going to stall, every light I came to. I had to put it in neutral so it would not die. I was making a shrill noise and started to smell hot. I took it back in, and they found something else. Supposedly, they told me they did an inspection the first time I took it in. Why didn't they find out the problem the first time. This time, it cost me $844. Besides all this, when I get my car back, this time there is a big scratch on my right rear fender. Of course, they denied any responsibility. I'm so pissed!! I sure hope that spending almost $1600.00, I don't have any more issues . Beware of people that take advantage of a senior citizen and because I'm a woman. Shame on them!!! My star rating is a big fat zero. read more

They really know their stuff here! I am very satisfied with the service I received from Tyler and Rogelio! They don't give you any bullshit here and you pay for quality work! I went in to replace just my ignition coil, but they recommended to also replace the spark plugs and wires. I considered forgoing those extras but they were right, it was time for new spark plugs and wires; my car's spark plug and wires were fucked up like hell LOL. The lobby/waiting room is excellent. They have an Xbox and a variety of games to play with. They also have complimentary drinks in a mini fridge for you while you wait. I noticed a Christmas Toy Drive when I came in today. $20 off your service if you bring in a present. It's really nice of them to be doing charity work like that! Great place highly recommend visiting them for any of your car shitteries. read more

Check engine light came on, took it in, they tried to charge me $1000 to replace a control module sensor in the hybrid ev system. i said no and went on my way. What they failed to tell me is IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY and it would have been covered if i had taken it to the dealership. Now that my warranty has past, the dealership said Electron is full of it and there is no $1000 sensor to be replaced, its a simple software update. So not only did they fail me, and try to charge me, they lied. And obviously dont know anything about Chevy Volt's. FAIL! FAIL! FAIL! read more

Very honest guy. He responded a work is not done there promptly. Nice!

I came here for service a while back and was really happy I came here. They were super nice and explained everything well. I felt like for once I wasn't being scammed on service for my older Honda and for that I'll be back read more

I emailed them to get some feedback for if I needed to change my clutch actuator fluid on my 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Blue and they promptly set up an appointment for me to stop in on Saturday for a free inspection. I thought it was just going to be a quick inspection but they were thorough and even caught something that I would've never known otherwise. Their waiting room was nice and welcoming equipped with Netflix so you can pass the time watching your favorite show! Joe was my service advisor and he was super kind, providing exceptional service. When my car's inspection was done, he went over the report with me. My car's still fairly new/low mileage so he said I don't need to worry about the clutch actuator fluid until further down the line. They also found that my water pump was leaking coolant and needed replacing. He let me know to bring it in to the dealership and it would be covered by the manufacturer warranty because it was a defect on their end. I really appreciate that they were honest, and they didn't pressure me to have the water pump replaced with them knowing that the dealership would replace it for free. That speaks volumes to the kind of business they run and they've definitely earned my business in the future because I know I'll get an honest and fair assessment. read more

I got my new hybrid battery replacement here for my Lexus Ct200h. Skip the deal and go here. They left a really good first impression! The staff is very kind,and honest. The prices are reasonable, but honestly skip the dealership and just go to these guys read more

Love this place! So professional and thorough. I felt very comfortable with their honesty.

Had our vehicle serviced here, and without going into too many details about our repair (to avoid receiving poor service next time), it was incredibly disheartening that Joe (? - the technician with his arm in the sling) was not wearing masks or gloves while repeating touching his nose all throughout our interaction with him, and while he entered our vehicle to gather information from the OBD. So please that in mind - we've always had stellar, 5 star service, however not following safety precautions during this pandemic, when they have self-reported to Yelp that they ARE, is very disappointing. read more

1st small job was handled efficiently and reasonably priced. I may become a regular. When there is a car problem you have to have confidence of it being fixed at a reasonable price. That simple combination earns customers for life. But is hard to find now-days. Electron may be that place. I recommend them. read more

Very polite. Made sure my car's issue was fully addressed before releasing it back to me. They stand by their work 110%. Would recommend to any hybrid/EV owner. They also do work on fully petrol vehicles too. read more

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Jose had my car in and out. Great service from everyone. Clean waiting area. Overall great service

Absolutely the most pleasant experience I've ever had at any automotive establishment. It was time for my Prius to get a new hybrid battery. I appreciate Jose's amazing customer service & genuine willingness to make sure I was taken care of & more. Electron is honest & truly cares about you & your car. I've never had any automotive establishment show me actual pictures of the parts inside my car, to show me the true wear and tear of it - not just going on a strangers word telling me I need to replace this and that. They build your remanufactured battery for you & were super quick. The price was also very reasonable in comparison to other places. I highly recommend Electron to any hybrid owner needing a quality refurbished battery! read more

Amazing staff, super knowledgeable and accommodating. Definitely the place to go for EV's. read more

So far so good with my new hybrid battery...hopefully I never change my review...they were helpful and the repair video was easy to follow along. read more

About 2 weeks ago my Chevy Volt broke down, so I had it towed to a Chevy dealer who told me that I had a broken transmission. The cost of a transmission from them was more than my Volt is worth, so I started looking around for a new car to buy because I wasn't going to replace the transmission. Then I thought it would be good to get a 2nd opinion, so I towed the car to Electron Automotive. A few days later they called me and said not only is my transmission not broken, but it was actually in really good shape. The problem was that I had a broken CV joint, which is a much cheaper fix. In fact I ended up paying less than 10% of what the dealership quoted me for a new transmission. Since I saved a ton of money by not having to buy a new car, I decided to let Electron also do a few other maintenance things on my Volt. Both Christian and Jose were very nice and kept me updated on how the work was going. I picked up my car from then today and it's running perfectly. I couldn't be more happy with this place and I'll definitely be back if I have any other issues with my car. I'm very glad everyone at this shop is honest, unlike the Chevy dealer I went to. Thank you, Electron Automotive!! You guys are the real MVPs. read more

EDIT (review after over a year) : They've changed. It's hard to go back to a mechanic after they lose your trust. Once the seeds of doubt have been sown, there's no going back. Unfortunately, the seeds of doubt have taken root and I think it's time to part ways. 1st seed of doubt: Their prices are more exorbitant than the US housing market after the pandemic. I was quoted for $600 for spark plug replacements. I asked another local mechanic for a second opinion and he quoted me at $350. 2nd seed of doubt: for such a thorough oil change taking over 2 and a half hours, they forgot to top off my coolant. It was practically empty. Good thing I checked. Final seed of doubt: They ran a special diagnostic because they couldn't figure out the problem of my check engine light and charged me $250. After the diagnostic, they insisted that it was a solenoid problem and quoted me for $1800. I would have appreciated it if they went out with me and just showed me the error code so I could cross reference the error code. Now I don't even know what the error code was initially, and have to take them at their word, which is hard to do when you already have doubts. By the way, the price of the fix was worth more than the value of my 2003, 260,000+ mile car. A week later when the light came on again, I went to my old mechanic 30 miles away and he showed me the actual error code a minute after I told him the check engine light came on. P0456 was the code. I paid him a little less than 200 and I haven't seen the check engine light as of now (its been a month). I'm not saying they are bad at what they do, but it's hard to go back when you have doubts. read more

if you are owning a Prius and have a trouble, I will highly recommend Christian Y. and his team! They are all experts at least in handling Prius. They will detail what they prefer to do and try to fully explain that to you! In my case, they explain that the engine light should result from hose was connected incorrectly to the pump (how stupid is the previous auto repair!) instead of the coolant sensor! (previous repairman just told me it is that reason! And they refused to repair that and insisted that this should not be guaranteed) Last but not least, their charge fee is fair!!! And they guarantee 3 years warranty!!!!!! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Electron Automotive!!! I was pretty nervous when my Nissan Leaf would not charge, because I'm relatively new to owning an all-electric and I've heard horror stories about mechanics not knowing how to deal with them or overcharging (price). Also, I know that a new electric battery is expensive. Imagine my delight when they called and told me the issue was relatively minor and my car would be ready within a few hours! Every step of this process, Joe and Tyler were professional, knowledgeable, and communicative. I received quick reply emails, when I called they answered immediately, and they sent text messages of the inspection process (to include pictures of my car and the instrument readings). It was nothing short of amazing. They also mentioned a few things that came up in the inspection, but gave me a time-frame on when those might become actual issues. For example, one item is very minor, but could become a larger issue in about a year with normal wear and tear. I really appreciate that they gave me this information, and didn't pressure me into service items I don't really need right now. I love my Leaf, and I'm so happy to have it back home. I hope nothing else goes wrong anytime soon, but if it does, I feel so much better knowing I can turn to Electron Automotive! read more

Awesome service. Reliable excellent and honest. Great family and crew. Wouldn't go anywhere else. I turned my Prius 2009 over to my daughter who will continue with Electron because I know they will continue to take good care of my car, now hers. After my free warranty with Toyota in 2 years, I will return to have electron service my new Prius 2022. Thank you for many excellent years of service. Eileen Brooks read more

I randomly found Electron Automotive online and couldn't be happier! Chris, Jose and Joe are welcoming, professional and know what they're talking about. The team quickly quoted me, scheduled an appointment and replaced my GPS screen. They even honored the original quote after finding out I needed a different screen than they thought. I am super impressed by their superb service and will be commuting from LA to get my car serviced here moving forward. To all my LA folks, it is well worth the drive! PS- Electron Automotive is taking cautious measures to safely assist their customers during this pandemic. Everything is sanitized and their waiting area and bathroom are amazingly clean too. Everyone was wearing a mask and my car was disinfected before I left. read more

Went here for my first time for a basic car service. Jose was super helpful and took his time to explain everything to me in detail which is very different from my own car dealership experiences . The lobby was just nicely remodeled. Jose and one other worker offered me and the other customers (multiple times) if we needed any refreshments which was very kind of them. They also send you a digital receipt which shows in detail with pictures what's going on with your car! Cool stuff. read more

Sold me a new catalytic converter when mine got stolen come to find out it was used why make people pay brand new price when you guys sold me something that was used these guys are only here for profit margins and the welds to prevent it to be stolen didnt even stick on right read more

Thank you Joe for helping me out. I had my Catalytic Converter stolen from my 2008 Toyota Prius :( I had it replaced and I added an amazing protection plan for a peace of mind since this unfortunately is very common. ( Definitely recommend Electron Automotive, Joe explain in detail and with pictures the condition of my car. read more

These guys are the best! Christian and Jose answered every question we had - some more than once. Our 2006 Toyota Highlander is back in service for about 1/2 what it would have cost to buy a battery from the dealer and have the dealer install it. We live in Utah and could not take our car to EA so we chose to DIY install. Instructions were clear and complete. We've had a few questions since and their support has been stellar. We would recommend Electron Automotive to anyone needing a replacement hybrid battery. read more

The guys over at Electron are the best. First the price of their quote was the lowest by half. I needed an oil change for my BMW and the owner assured me that full synthetic oil was going to be used and that a detailed inspection will be provided. They delivered on all promises and exceeded by providing an Uber back to my house. The other quotes I received were dubious at best. Just because it's a luxury car doesn't make it ok to charge exorbitant amount of money. Give them a try for your automotive needs. Their specialty are hybrids and electric (hence the name) but they excel at all things automotive. read more

I've been an Electron Automotive customer for three years. I used to have my 2004 Prius serviced at a local Toyota dealership which was always very expensive and the service was marginal at best. Everyone I've dealt with at Electron has been very professional and they take the time to explain issues with my Prius and make some really helpful suggestions. Besides their excellent service, they have always been very reasonably priced in the repairs they've done on my aging, high-mileage hybrid! I especially appreciate their honestly and candor recommending that I should really get this or that repaired ASAP but I can hold off on other issues for the time being. When I used to take my car into a dealership for service, I always had the impression they were trying to talk me into getting as many repairs as possible regardless of how unnecessary they were. At Electron Automotive, I always ask for their advice and recommendations. And the most important thing I like about taking my car to them for service, is that I can trust what they tell me and I've never felt they are trying to sell me something I don't need. I recently moved from Orange County out to L.A. But I won't take my old Prius to any other service shop. It's worth it for me to drive the distance back to Electron Automotive when my Prius needs service. John S. read more

wouldn't take my Prius anywhere else. The electron automotive team is top notch. huge thanks to Joe and Jose for being very informative, friendly and professional. read more

A great team to work with, always attending to my doubts and concerns. Glad I found Electron Automotive, now my Prius runs better than new, well taken care by personnel and technicians. Strongly recommend, nothing but professional. Thumbs up. read more

This is my first time visiting this hybrid automobile. I have been go to many hybrid shop but this shop is the best price , quality and Chris very nice , honest . He explained everything what he will do , check carefully what exact problem and very reasonable price I came here to replaced engine coolant pump . He replaced me with a used engine water pump with warranty on parts . Best hybrid shop around orange county . You dont feel they rush to repair your car and waiting area is awesome, free water , coffee , coke , chocolate read more

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My Gen 2 Prius had its catalytic converter stolen, and Electron Automotive went above and beyond to assist me with getting my car back up and running. They explained my options, assisted with my insurance, and provided updates throughout the process. They handled everything with professionalism, friendliness, and expertise that left me feeling confident about the state of my vehicle in an otherwise very stressful situation. This was fantastic service from the moment I reached out to the completion of the work. Highly recommended! read more

I came here twice, once for a check-up and a repair for my lower control arms. During each visit I showed my naivety. I know I gave Chris multiple opportunities to upsell me and he was honest each time. He would give me projected timelines that repairs would need to be made and was realistic with the needs instead of selling them to me. He was extremely knowledgeable and would explain the repairs to me rather than just saying this is what you need he would show me the issues and explained them to. This gave me a level of comfort that I did not find at other mechanics, where I am forced to blindly trust the need. At the time of my repair I was going on vacation and need some flexibility with drop-off and pick-up times of my car and Chris was more than willing to accommodate. I will definitely return for my Prius' maintenance. read more

The team here was fantastic, especially compared to the dealership. We normally pay about $40 for a standard oil change, but they recommended a synthetic oil change which was priced very well. Their office and waiting area is well kept and comfortable. Best part is, their team explained what needed to be done and didn't try to pad it with things that were unnecessary. I've gotten tired of Toyota service departments telling me something needs to be fixed, then I take it to another shop and they tell me that's not an issue or not as pressing. Anyway, they do a thorough inspection and clearly communicate if anything needs to be remedied and how much it will cost. Will definitely be back for future service. read more

Lifesaver! I really wish I could give more than five stars. I have a 2007 Camry Hybrid and needed a 12V battery replacement this morning after my car failed to start (I have been have issues with it recently so I knew it was inevitable). After calling around and realizing that my battery was difficult to find and $400-$500 through the dealership, I was referred to Electron Automotive. At the time I called them, my car was on as it was just jumped by AAA and I was nervous to turn it off. They confirmed they had my battery and I asked if I could bring it by and they made it work for me. Their waiting room has coffee and comfy chairs and everyone was so nice. They were dealing with some technical difficulties while I was there but the staff has a wonderful attitude and everyone was personable and friendly. The battery and installation price was about half of what the dealer charges and they offered a complimentary inspection as well. They text a link with a full breakdown of the inspection along with photos for every item as well, and then go over it with you as well. I was incredibly impressed. About a mile up the road after I left, new warning lights came on my dash and my car was hesitating and not accelerating properly; I wasn't able to drive it much further so I called them to see if I had any options to have them help me get the car back. Tyler and Mauricio arrived super quickly and helped me get my car out of the center divider and back to the shop. Had some funny technical issues along the way back -- at that point there was nothing to do but laugh about our luck. They checked the car out again and found a dirty sensor that resolved the issue and sent me back on my way. Tyler and Mauricio worked with me and my car today and I cannot thank them both enough for their help. I went back to work and passed along their information to a couple of coworkers after recounting my morning to them, as well. Since they specialize in hybrids, I'm sure I'll be back. I know I shouldn't be excited to have to return, but I feel like I'm in good hands now that I've found them. read more

Election automotive is the only place I ever take any of my hybrids. They do great work always fair prices and quick.