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Emergency Mobile EV Charging
A van with a DC unit comes to your car and puts 25–50 miles of range back in it.
Base price
$175
Prices are base. Tax and tip are added at checkout.
Arrival
Under 45 minutes in metro areas, up to 90 minutes in outlying areas. Live ETA by text once dispatched.
25–50 miles per visitNACS + CCS1
When to call this in
Signs this is the right service.
- The dash reads 0% or the car has already cut power
- Your range estimate will not reach the next charger you trust
- You are on a shoulder, an on-ramp or in a garage with no outlet
- The charger you drove to is offline, blocked or full
How it works
What happens after you call.
- 01
You call or book
Tell us the vehicle, the exact spot and which way you are facing. We quote the arrival window and text you a live ETA.
- 02
A unit rolls to you
A JuiceRun van arrives with a portable DC unit, not a tow truck. You stay with your car, in your lane, with your hazard lights on.
- 03
We plug in and top you up
NACS or CCS1, keyed to what your car takes. A typical visit adds 25–50 miles in roughly 20 to 35 minutes of charging.
- 04
We get you to a real charger
Before we leave we check that the next stop is working, hand you the route, and confirm your range will cover it.
What is included
- A portable DC unit delivering 25–50 miles of range
- Tesla (NACS) or CCS1 connection, CHAdeMO on request
- Health check on the 12-volt battery and charge port
- A route to the nearest charger confirmed open at the time we leave
What is not
- Towing, which is a separate service
- More than 50 miles of range in one visit (a second unit can be sent)
- Repairs to a failed onboard charger or a damaged port
Which EVs we service
Twenty makes, one van.
Tesla (NACS) and CCS1. CHAdeMO on request.
Questions about emergency mobile ev charging
Straight answers.
How much range do I actually get?
A standard emergency visit delivers 25–50 miles of range depending on the vehicle, the temperature and how much the pack will accept on a cold or very low battery. We tell you the number we expect before we plug in, and we do not inflate it.
How long does it take?
Charging itself usually runs 20–35 minutes. The bigger variable is arrival, which averages under 45 minutes in metro areas and up to 90 in outlying areas.
Will this damage my battery?
No. Mobile units deliver a controlled DC charge at rates your car requests. The car’s own battery management system sets the limit, exactly as it does at a fixed charger.
What if my car is completely dead and will not accept a charge?
That usually points at the 12-volt auxiliary battery rather than the traction pack. We test it on arrival, and if a jump or a replacement gets the car awake we can charge right after.
Do you charge in the rain or snow?
Yes. Charging hardware and connectors are rated for wet weather, and our technicians work in it. If conditions make the spot genuinely unsafe we will say so and move you to a safer position first.
Related services
Also on the van.
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Emergency Mobile EV Charging starts at $175.
Under 45 minutes in metro areas, up to 90 minutes in outlying areas. Live ETA by text the moment we dispatch.