It’s Electric!
TD/EV
9075 Fields Ertel Road
Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you’ve made the switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle but have struggled to find a reliable place for maintenance and repairs, a hometown favorite is now ready to help.
Tire Discounters recently opened a new concept store, TD/EV (9075 Fields Ertel Road) dedicated to complete electric vehicle repair and maintenance.
“We noticed a lot of uncertainty in dealers and repair shops on how to work on high voltage systems. Most dealers are not prepared to properly repair or maintain electric vehicles and many consumers are unaware of the amount of routine maintenance that these vehicles require,” said Jamie Ward, president and CEO of Tire Discounters. “The end goal is to reapply this specialized knowledge to all Tire Discounters stores,” says Ward.
TD/EV offers groundbreaking services for electric vehicles and hybrids. The most notable being battery repair and balancing performed in their dedicated battery room. Tire Discounters hired a former Rivian engineer, Ken Kring, to lead this initiative and run the new concept store.
“We are able to remove and replace batteries as well as test, diagnose, and identify module and cell performance. On some applications we can even replace individual cells to prolong battery life. This can save an EV owner significant money and improve range,” said Ken Kring, director of EV technology.
Customers can stop by TD/EV for a battery health check report to determine their vehicles loss in range as well as restore, optimize, and balance the battery cells. “This is a service we created due to the needs of older EV’s and to help alleviate owners’ ‘Range Anxiety.' No one else provides this service,” says Kring.
TD/EV is leading the charge in electric vehicles and battery repair and maintenance, offering the first dealer alternative to help save customers months of waiting and the big tickets that come with the dealer. EV certified by The National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE), TD/EV technicians are equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver complete, safe, and high- quality repairs. They’re also certified by major brands, including Tesla and Rivian, to perform Advanced Driver Assisted System (ADAS) services.