ago ***** UPDATE ***** BUYER BEWARE ***** The refurbished battery that was put into the car started to have problems with bad battery cells. The low battery charge warning would come on and the car would go into "turtle mode". We contacted EV Rides, and they took the car to fix it, because it was still under the warranty. However, after a month they returned the car to us but the problem was not fixed and the same issue persisted. Now our car doesn't last over 25 to 30 miles without going to a low battery charge and turtle mode. EV Rides has ghosted us when we try to contact them! Thus BUYER BEWARE!!!!! EV Rides is definitely the place to NOT go if one is wanting a used electric vehicle (EV) that has been reinvigorated by the installation of a new battery. The 2013 Nissan Leaf that we purchased through EV Rides was great and a lot of fun to zip around town in, until this issue occurred with the battery. read more

EV Rides - 2013 Nissan Leaf purchased through EV Rides in PDX. - Auto Repair Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We knew nothing about EV cars and Guillermo was patient, knowledgable about a wide range of EV vehicles and really helpful in answering all of our questions about cars, charging, helping us understand the features and reviewing the Carfax report on our car. EV rides and Guillermo provided more options than expected to make sure that we got the right car for our family. Buying from EV Rides is very different from the dealer because they work closely with the specific types of cars that they sell; unlike a dealer whose main focus is to get all car modes within their brand out of the lot as soon as possible. As of 6 months, our car and battery is working well and has been driving great with no problems. We recommend EV Rides, especially to those who are buying their first older model EV with an upgraded battery for a fair price. read more

I had a great 'remote' buying experience with EV-Rides. I had some nerves buying a car remotely, but the sale went quick and without a hitch; my expectations were exceeded. I purchased a 2018 Tesla model 3 performance with rebuilt title, mostly dealing with Guillermo, although Anton did help out as well. As mentioned, this was a remote transaction, I bought the car only seeing pictures and talking with Guillermo. Similar to what I read in the reviews before buying from EV-rides, there was no pressure, the car was described in detail, all my questions were answered and when I received the car, it was even cleaner than I expected. It was comforting to see so many good reviews, and I also had come across a local Portland news broadcast about EV car sales which featured Anton. This was another re-assuring component before buying remotely. Guillermo made the transaction very easy, all the paperwork, and even quickly coordinated a driver to deliver the car for a very reasonable price. I had no issues, the title came quickly, the price was absolutely amazing and as I mentioned, even though the car was described as in "great shape" with a healthy battery, I was shocked at how good of condition it was in when I received it. And yes, the battery is in better than average condition for its age. There were a few times during our communications when I was antsy for a response, but in hindsight, these guys are very busy and their responses were all received within reason; I can't really complain, I was just excited. Tip, if the car you are shopping for holds a rebuilt title and you want to know more about the extent of damages, there's a good chance you can find the car's auction pictures at https://bidinfo.app by entering the VIN. I was able to see the condition of the car when it was sold at auction which gave me some peace of mind that the damage was not very extensive, and the repair work done by EV-Rides, or who ever they work with for the repairs, was excellent. Good condition used OEM color matched parts were used, no re-spray, or over spray, the car looks completely original and performs flawless. Thank you EV-Rides! read more

EV Rides - 2018 tesla Model 3 performance "sleeper" purchased from EV-Rides in Portland Oregon - Auto Repair Near Me - Portland, Oregon

NIGHTMARE SCENARIO 1 & 2 1) I had to wait 13 weeks to get the title for the car from EV Rides. I paid for my 2016 Leaf with a bank transfer on 1/25/2024. The car was delivered on 2/8/2024, but I did not get the title until 5/6/2024 so there were 13 weeks when I could not register the car. Guillermo claimed that I had received it and lost it: not true. It looks like they are just a sloppy outfit. 2) I paid extra for a 40kWh battery, but it is failing and EV Rides will not honor the warranty. On 11/26/2024 I reported the problem to them. I had a local EV technician confirm that there appeared to be a problem. I sent additional information gleaned from the Leafspy application showing 453mV cell deviation (20mV is more typical). They will not answer my repeated e-mails, voice messages, and FB contact to Anton. I will get satisfaction if it requires legal action. read more

EV Rides - Battery cell deviation going up hill near my home: 20mV is normal. - Auto Repair Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Wow! Great guys and great Business I bought a used 2019 Tesla model 3 from them recently. Really great communication. Guillermo Went out of his way to make sure I could get this car The whole process was fast and honestly easy! He really hooked it up for me. And my plates are already in the mail on the way to me. Fast, Honest and legit. Definitely recommend. Thank you so much! read more

EV Rides - My new car - Auto Repair Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I worked with Guillermo early in their business to replace the battery on my 2013 Nissan leaf. it was cheap and the work lasted. they were new to business and learning, but I trusted Tham and do now, many years later.. they are honest, real, and care. and they have a great back story. Don't worry- get to know them-- they do what they do and they do it very, very well for a fair price. read more

EDIT: I want to update my originally-1-star review to a 5-star review and say that EV rides PDX made everything right! They took the car back from Seattle (at their expense) made all of the required fixes, and sent the Nissan Leaf back in 100% perfect shape. They even detailed the inside to make it super clean and ready to go. I'll be recommending EV Rides PDX for anyone looking for a very fairly priced EV. My 2016 Nissan Leaf is now in great shape, and I love driving it daily! read more

In short. Im satisfied with my experience with EV rides. Compared to other dealers i've visited, they're unique in that they had a very personal approach, i mean they name each of their vehicles! I made a couple mistakes with my bank yet Guillermo was patient and flexible with me rhe whole time. As a first time EV owner When it came to handing over the keys, Anton eyes lit up and was eager to impart his knowledge on the ins-outs of maintaining my EV and took his time answering each question. They run a tight ship here but they are sailing long and far and i can tell they take pride in their work. read more

EV Rides - 2016 nissan leaf sl - Auto Repair Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We had our 2012 Nissan Leaf with 50 mile range upgraded to a brand new 40 kWh battery pack with EV Rides. They arranged a shipment from Seattle to Portland and back. Everything went smoothly and now have over 170 mile range! We are extremely happy with their customer service; transparent communication and outstanding work! read more

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I had an excellent experience with Joe and Anton at evrides getting a replacement battery for my 2013 leaf. After admittedly patching communications over the holidays, we decided to move ahead early Feb. A day later my car was on its way, and 2 days after that I got the photo showing the huge increase in range. Talk about excited! 2 days after that the car was back on my doorstep. Can't beat service like that, and during covid. I couldn't recommend them enough. If you have a leaf, this is a no-brainer imho. My leaf now has close to the range of my model 3, and for a fraction of the price. read more

EV Rides - New battery range. - Auto Repair Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I recently bought a used Nissan Leaf with a new battery from EV Rides. Guillermo was helpful and pleasant to work with. I would recommend buying an Electric Vehicle from EV Rides as this business is straight forward and has a warrantee on the batteries of the vehicles they sell. No other dealership offers this. read more

I sought out this place after buying an old Leaf that only had about 30 miles to a charge and a dealership near me quoted more than $17,000 for a new battery replacement. EV Rides happened to have a battery on hand that would work with my car and quoted $6,500 (yea, more than $10,000 LESS!) I was I little worried how I would get my car there living up in the Seattle area but they arranged shipping for relatively cheap. The whole process was pretty seamless and now my Leaf has more than twice the range! read more

Bought my 2015 Leaf s with a new 40 kwh battery almost a year ago from EV Rides. It's not a fancy showroom. There is a shop and a lot down the road. Text or call first to meet them at the lot. They were friendly and knew their stuff. No pressure. When I decided what car and battery I wanted it was ready the next day. I walked out with my title, registration paid for and in process. Got my $5000 rebate and plates shortly thereafter. Make sure you read the fine print on the Oregon DEQ website. I almost didn't qualify for the rebate. Awesome city driving car. My battery hasn't lost anything. 12 bars. For the money I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend these guys. read more

We contacted EV Rides in early November because we wanted to arrange a battery replacement for our Leaf. After a few calls back and forth we finally spoke with "Joe" who told us to get the process started we would need to complete an online form and send a $500 deposit. We also indicated that we wanted their help to transport our Leaf to Portland. We were told they could help for an additional $100. We completed the form and sent the deposit. Once receiving the $500 deposit there was literally no communication with EV Rides unless we initiated. After blowing us off more times than we can count we contacted them via email and text to cancel and get a refund. Still no response- with the help of our bank we finally got our deposit back. Bottom line, agree with Lisa D - run in another direction! read more

Bought batteries online from EV Rides, what a scam... sent my money in on Oct. 27, November 10, no product, no refund, EV Rides response: "Sorry, it's hard for me to talk on the phone", " I don't have time, I need to concentrate on my real business". They had time to spend my money?!?! Save yourself a lot of frustration and money, find another company that is reputable and sincere. Avoid EV Rides at all costs! read more

I am very satisfied with the service I got from Ev rides. My car has a whole lot more range than it used to which helps me drive farther with less time I have to charge. The mechanic finished the entire battery upgrade in one day which was very helpful for me. read more

Great experience working with Anton getting my Nissan Leaf EV battery upgrade. Car went from having about 73 miles of range to over 200 miles of range. No more range anxiety!! Anton gave me status updates and setup car transport to and from the shop. Took a little over a week and now I am hoping to get more years out of my Leaf! Thanks Anton!! read more

Wrong side of the tracks, check, junk cars out front, check, too busy to answer phones, check .... these guys got is going. You get a lot of bang for the buck here. My 2011 leaf was a brick, slang for it is totally dead, traction motor offline. Pulled the codes, could be one of five things, all difficult. Sent the codes to Anton and he came up with the same conclusion, bad battery junction box so I found a good box and he said 10am Monday. They called at noon saying the car was "done", oh well it is old and didn't have much range, no, it is finished, get the car out of here, they don't have space. It works, turns out I brought in the wrong part, Nissan revised the box four times in 2011-2012 and my was slightly off. They had a spare on the shelf and put mine in their inventory. Price? - it cost twice what it cost to tow the car cross town. For this, they had to drop the H/V battery, crack open the case, replace the part and put it back together and get the diagnosis right. We thought it would take two days, they did it in two hours. Don't expect a lot of chit chat. I was impressed, not by their shop, but by their competence, thank you read more

Recently purchased a 2013 Leaf from EV Rides and was very impressed by their knowledge and upfront answers to questions posed in regard to the Leaf as a feasible commuter car, its range, the SOH of the battery, the source of their batteries, where the vehicle was purchased/history, etc. In addition, sales staff and technicians demonstrated the Leaf's technology, how to charge it, how to drive it, how to apply for state rebate, etc. Made the whole experience very comfortable, especially for a novice, such as myself. Would strongly recommend EV rides to future buyers and those looking to swap a battery to extend the life of their current Leaf or electric vehicle. The guys at EV Rides know their stuff. read more

EV Rides swapped my old Leaf 2013 battery for a newer one and doubled my range from 80 to 160 miles. This was last year and my car has worked well since then, there have been no problems. Thanks EV Rides for doing a great job and saving me so much on gas bills. The car still works like a charm and their service was fast and painless. read more

I purchased a used Nissan Leaf from EV Rides in July (it is now Sept). They were great! Informative and helpful without being pushy. Now after driving the car for a couple of months I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend them for buying an EV! read more

I have similar experiences to below. I contacted EV rides and got on what seemed to be a wait list 5 months ago and then nothing unless I reached out to ask what was happening. Then Anton replied back saying they had a few batteries in stock that matched what I was waiting more. My 2011 LEAF was at ~30-40m of range on a full charge. Anton arranged pickup for my car and it had a new battery within a couple days and he arranged shipment back (for a reasonable small fee to the transporter each way) Now my car reads 169 miles and runs great! I couldn't be happier with the result but the communication while we were "in line" was frustrating hence only 4 stars. It was very unsettling to wire money (a lot of money) to another state to someone I've never met though it all worked out fine. The info at their credit union all checked out and was legit. read more

Bought a used Nissan Leaf and wanted to have the battery replaced with something that had longer life and much greater range. Called up EV rides and asked for a quote on a replacement battery. The business has a small shop feel. They can over share on the phone sometimes. However the work done was good. My Leaf had a 47 mile range going in and a 237 mile range coming out. They back their work if needed. Would have given 5 stars but there was a little rework required on the installed battery and they charge a 3% fee if you pay by credit card. Friendly shop overall and the results speak for themselves. read more