Correction to our April 23 report
Updated September 12, 2026. An earlier version of this article attributed 847 stranded-EV incidents and a 34% increase to a Caltrans District 11 quarterly report. We could not verify those figures or locate the report supporting them. The link we provided leads to the district homepage, not an incident dataset.
We have withdrawn those statistics, the corridor rankings, and the vehicle-model percentages. The original comparison also described Q1 2026 versus Q1 2024 as year-over-year, which was incorrect. This page should not be used as evidence of an increase in EV breakdowns or a particular model’s reliability.
Official resources for a freeway breakdown
If your vehicle stops in a traffic lane or another dangerous location, call 911. For a breakdown outside immediate danger in a metropolitan area, the CHP’s guidance is to call 511 and request roadside assistance.
The Freeway Service Patrol operates on designated routes and at scheduled times. If it cannot get a vehicle moving, its service can include a tow to a CHP-approved drop location. That is not a promise of mobile EV charging or a tow to your chosen repair shop.
For current road conditions and closures, use the travel links on the Caltrans District 11 page.
If you need help after reaching a safe location
A discharged driving battery, a low-voltage fault, and a vehicle that cannot accept a charge need different responses. Share your location, vehicle model and displayed alerts when asking for help. Confirm whether charging or transport is appropriate before arranging service.
Charge Pro SD connects drivers with independent operators. Call (858) 400-4465 or read about EV roadside assistance. The operator confirms availability, equipment, timing and the price directly.