The Future of Electric Vehicles Is a Part of Your Future Too
Soon, more and more customers with electric vehicles (EVs) will be coming to vehicle technicians and their shops for maintenance. 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 Repair Shops?
In addition to important general information about EVs, this course provides a deeper dive into specific knowledge relevant to vehicle technicians. As the number of EVs continues to grow, technicians will increasingly be called upon to maintain these vehicles. So, it is critical that these technicians and their shops prepare by receiving specialized training on EVs’ high-voltage systems. As car owners transition away from combustion engine vehicles, vehicle technicians can increase their knowledge and the number of customers they’re able to work with.
Key Topics for Vehicle Technicians
- The importance of specific EV training before working on a vehicle
- Deep dive into the safety systems found in EVs’ high-voltage systems
- The proper and safe steps to take when interacting with a damaged EV in your shop
- Video testimonial from industry peers
- Conversations with customers when they have questions or safety concerns.
Start Online EV Learning Anytime
NFPA's Electric Vehicle Community Preparedness Training—Vehicle Technician 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!