Electric Vehicle Towing · Far West Texas

EV Towing in Alpine,
Big Bend & Far West Texas

Yes — Alpine Towing safely tows electric vehicles anywhere in the Big Bend region, 24 hours a day, on a flatbed. That’s the only correct way to move most EVs, and out here, doing it right is the difference between a service call and a ruined drivetrain.

24/7/365

Availability

Method

Flatbed Service

Credentials

TDLR Licensed & Insured

Range

Alpine to the park & beyond

Why an EV breakdown out here is different

Run low on charge in the Big Bend,
and there’s no gallon of gas coming

When a gas vehicle runs dry on a remote West Texas highway, a fuel delivery gets it moving again. An electric vehicle that runs out of charge has no such shortcut — the fix is a charger that may be a hundred miles away, or a flatbed. Out here, it’s almost always the flatbed.

This is some of the most remote driving country in the lower 48. The distances between towns are long, cell coverage drops to nothing across whole stretches of US-90, US-385, TX-118, and FM 170, and the margin for a miscalculated range estimate is thin. We built Alpine Towing for exactly this country — and as more EVs make the drive to Big Bend, we made sure we were ready to move them the way the manufacturer intended.

Tow Truck operator in Alpine Texas loading a Rivian Truck on Alpine Towing Flatbed Tow Truck

The technical reason

Why your EV should ride on a flatbed

This isn’t a preference or an upsell. For most electric vehicles, it’s the only method the manufacturer suggests.

The motor never fully disconnects

In most EVs the electric motor is permanently geared to the wheels. Roll it down the road with the wheels turning and the motor spins too — generating current with no running engine to manage it. That can damage the motor, inverter and electronics.

No flat wrecker towing

Towing with two or four wheels on the ground — fine for many older cars — is off the table for most EVs. Nearly every manufacturer specifies transport with all four wheels off the ground. A flatbed is how that’s done.

They’re heavier than they look

A battery pack adds hundreds of pounds over a comparable gas vehicle. Loading and securing that weight safely — without stressing the pack or the body — takes the right equipment and someone who’s done it before.

Our flatbed towing service keeps every wheel off the ground and the battery pack protected, start to finish. If you’re not sure whether your vehicle can be towed conventionally, the safe answer is simple: call us and ask before anyone hooks a chain to it.

The West Texas charging reality

One Supercharger in Alpine —
then a whole lot of open country

Alpine’s Tesla Supercharger, on the south side of town, is the region’s anchor for fast charging — and for a lot of drivers heading south, it’s the last fast charger they’ll see. From Alpine it’s roughly 100 miles down to Big Bend National Park through Terlingua and Study Butte, and that’s a round trip on the same charge before you’ve driven a single park road.

Beyond Alpine, the fast-charging map thins out fast. The US-90 corridor through Marfa, Fort Davis, Marathon and Sanderson still runs on Level 2 charging at best in most spots, and the nearest reliable DC fast chargers sit up on I-10 — Fort Stockton, Ozona, Junction — well over an hour away.

Inside the park itself, there’s effectively no public fast charging, and range estimates that felt comfortable at the trailhead can look very different against a headwind, a climb into the Chisos Basin, or a cold desert morning.

None of this is a reason to skip the drive — it’s some of the best driving in Texas. It’s just a reason to plan your range with a real margin, and to know who to call if the math doesn’t work out. When it doesn’t, we’re the flatbed that comes for your EV, day or night.

If you’re stranded

EV won’t move? Here’s what to do while you wait

Whether it’s a dead battery, a fault, or a breakdown far from a charger — a few smart moves keep you safe out here.

01

Get off the roadway and stay with your vehicle.

On these highways your car is the biggest, most visible thing around and your best shelter from sun and heat. Don’t set out on foot across open desert.

02

Don’t try to push, coast or roll it to help.

Don’t try to push, coast or roll it to help. With most EVs, moving it under its own wheels can do real damage. Leave it where it’s safe and let the flatbed come to you.

03

Note exactly where you are.

Know your location. A mile marker, a highway junction, the last town you passed, or GPS coordinates if you have a signal. It’s the single biggest thing that speeds up our response time.

04

Check your water supply

Ration water, find shade, and check on your people. Far West Texas heat in the heart of the desert is no joke. Water first, everyone accounted for, then sit tight.

05

Call When You Find Service

Call as soon as you have a bar of signal. Coverage comes and goes out here — the moment it returns, reach us at (432) 294-2691 and we’ll start rolling your way.

Equipped & trained for electric vehicles

The Right Truck and Someone
Experienced in Electric Vehicle Towing

Moving an EV isn’t just a flatbed job — it’s a flatbed job done by someone who understands high-voltage systems and respects the battery pack. Our operators are trained to load, secure and transport electric vehicles safely, including after a collision, where a damaged pack demands extra care and the right judgment about what to touch and what to leave alone.

Alpine Towing LLC operators hold Texas TDLR Incident Management Licenses and the highest-level crane and recovery certifications available, and we’re fully licensed and insured. That matters most on the calls that go sideways — an EV off the shoulder, a recovery in tight country, a long haul to the nearest dealer or qualified shop. And the price we quote is the price you pay: no hidden fees, no runaround. Need a jump or a lockout instead of a tow? That’s our roadside assistance. Headed for the park? Here’s our dedicated Big Bend towing & recovery page.

24/7

Every hour, every day

Electric vehicle breakdowns don’t occur when it’s most convenient. It’s usually when you’re miles away from help. Call Alpine Towing for help with your EV.

EV Towing for Toyota Prius on Highway south of Alpine Texas

What Drivers Have To Say

“From 80 + miles away, Grady brought me a rental vehicle on the flatbed tow truck and picked mine up to take to a mechanic shop in Alpine… Need more like him!! Extremely helpful!!!!”

— Jay Joshlin

“Where do I start? I can’t express how much help this gentleman was. Car broke down he not only towed our vehicle. He helped us get food, found us a shop to fix it first thing in the morning, and got us on the road next day.”

— Noel Gonzalez

“We were stranded outside of Alpine and he came and got us and let us bring our dog on the way to our hotel. He helped with our luggage and let us order food so he can go pick it up and let us get drinks at a gas station he also told us a good mechanic for our car.”

— Carlos

Miles From Anywhere · Never Far From Help

Stranded in your EV, or
need it moved right?

We’re on call 24/7 across Alpine, Big Bend, and Far West Texas — with the
flatbed and the know-how to move your electric vehicle the safe way.

(432) 294-2691

Serving Big Bend National Park · Terlingua · Study Butte · Lajitas · Marathon · Alpine