The Future of Electric Vehicles Is a Part of Your Future Too
Soon, inspecting charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) will be just another common duty for code officials. Now is the time to get up to speed on EVs.
Electric vehicles are already here. You see them in almost every community. Their adoption has grown rapidly over the past decade, and it’s only speeding up. It is predicted that by 2030:
- 29.5% of all new car sales will be electric (up from ~3.4% in 2021)
- $4.7 million in sales annually (up from just over $500,000 in 2021)
Are you ready for the electrification revolution? And are you excited to be a part of it? NFPA® wants to help you say “yes” to both of these questions. That’s why we’ve created customized online learning all about electric vehicles and the impact they may have on you, your business, and your community.
Key Topics About EVs
This course will help you understand the true costs and benefits of EVs. And it will also help address some of the common concerns and myths:
- Upfront costs: Is the purchase worth the investment?
- Range anxiety: How far can you really go without worrying?
- Charging challenges: What are the three charge types and the evolving infrastructure?
- Safety: What are the risks and what safety features are built in?
- Life of ownership: Do the savings outweigh the costs over time?
The course features videos and expert testimonials to give you the latest information in the electric vehicle landscape.
How Will EVs Impact Code Officials?
In addition to important general information about EVs, this course provides specific knowledge relevant to code officials. As the number of EVs continues to grow, code officials’ duties will also grow to include more and more inspections of EV charging stations. Officials should be prepared for these inspections by understanding the local code requirements, installation best practices, load impacts on electrical service, and the inspection process.
Key Topics for Code Officials
- Steps to establishing an electrically safe work condition using NFPA 70E® as a reference
- Video testimonial from industry peers
- Addressing common safety concerns with confidence
- Test your knowledge: How would you handle the provided inspection scenario?
Start Online EV Learning Anytime
NFPA's Electric Vehicle Community Preparedness Training—Code Official Edition is an online course you can take on your own schedule and at your own pace.
This online learning is also the suggested pre-learning course for another innovative program. NFPA has built a workshop for EV community preparedness that will be presented at 30 live virtual events nationwide during 2022 and 2023. So, whether you’re joining a workshop or just curious about EVs, this is the perfect place to start.
Register Today!