A method and apparatus for energizing a solenoidal fuel injector for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The fuel injector is electrically connected to a battery capable of providing a battery voltage and to a boost converter capable of providing a boost voltage that is higher than the battery voltage. The boost voltage is applied to a solenoid of the fuel injector to perform a first opening phase of the injector, the energy from the solenoid of the fuel injector is then discharged. A second opening phase of the fuel injector is performed, and followed by a hold phase using the battery voltage (Vbatt). Lastly, a closing phase of the fuel injector is performed.