{"id":22979,"date":"2021-02-08T01:14:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T09:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=22979"},"modified":"2024-05-10T20:05:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T03:05:36","slug":"is-the-automotive-repair-industry-ready-for-the-electric-vehicle-onslaught","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/is-the-automotive-repair-industry-ready-for-the-electric-vehicle-onslaught\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Automotive Repair Industry Ready for the Electric Vehicle Onslaught?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_1c8d0e-5b qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-3b6734  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-38e466\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3812-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3812-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea3812-1f\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3812-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3812-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea3812-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3812-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ea3812-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea3812-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_ea3812-1f summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ea3812-1f\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>EVs have seen a resurgence within the last decade because government agencies have acknowledged the threat imposed by fossil fuel-dependent vehicles.<\/li><li>According to the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), there will be about 18.7 million EVs operating in the US by 2030.<\/li><li>Currently, there are less than 2,000 automotive experts who are certified to handle EV repairs.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s no doubt that an onslaught of electric vehicles (EVs) is coming&mdash;and it&rsquo;s coming soon. The proof is in the numbers: There were approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/global-ev-outlook-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"880,000 pure-electric vehicles\">880,000 pure-electric vehicles<\/a> on United States roadways in 2019, compared to just 10,000 in 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts expect those numbers will continue to increase, which leaves the question: Who&rsquo;s going to fix all of these high-tech vehicles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While automakers are busy rolling out cars with multiple electric motors and dozens of computers, trade schools are still teaching students antiquated skills, such as rebuilding alternators and servicing distributors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&rsquo;s more, the current batch of technicians isn&rsquo;t paid well enough to be motivated to learn about emerging EV technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The automotive repair industry needs to make some changes to prepare technicians for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/electric-cars-vs-gas-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"electrified future of tomorrow\">electrified future of tomorrow<\/a>. If practices stay the same, it will be nearly impossible to keep the growing number of EVs on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-repair-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"electric car repair\" class=\"wp-image-22980\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-repair-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-repair-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-repair-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-repair-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-repair-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-repair.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>There were approximately 880,000 pure-electric vehicles on United States roadways in 2019 compared to just 10,000 in 2011.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Number of EVs is Growing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Electric vehicles (EVs) are not a new concept. At the turn of the century, electric automobiles accounted for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/timeline\/timeline-history-electric-car#:~:text=First%20Crude%20Electric%20Vehicle%20Is,an%20English%20inventor%20in%201884.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"a third of all vehicles operating\">a third of all vehicles operating<\/a> in the United States. But the introduction of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/web-stories\/henry-ford-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Henry Ford\">Henry Ford<\/a>&rsquo;s Model T&mdash;and the discovery of cheap oil&mdash;made EVs all but extinct by 1935.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EVs have, however, seen a resurgence within the last decade for several reasons. First and foremost, government agencies are now willing to acknowledge the existential threat that fossil fuel-dependent vehicles pose to the environment. America&rsquo;s dependency on crude oil is also recognized as a serious problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/sustainable-future-of-electric-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"promote EVs\">promote EVs<\/a> and address these issues, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently issued an executive order that requires all new passenger vehicles sold in the state to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/2020\/09\/23\/governor-newsom-announces-california-will-phase-out-gasoline-powered-cars-drastically-reduce-demand-for-fossil-fuel-in-californias-fight-against-climate-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"zero-emissions by 2035\">zero-emissions by 2035<\/a>. President Joe Biden has also announced his plans to convert the U.S. government&rsquo;s fleet of vehicles to electric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, automakers have responded to shifts in government policymaking and tightening fuel economy standards by making more EVs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/web-stories\/mary-barra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"General Motors (GM)\">General Motors (GM)<\/a> recently announced it would <a href=\"https:\/\/amp.wbur.org\/cognoscenti\/2021\/02\/01\/biden-climate-change-federal-electric-fleet-gm-philip-warburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"go all-electric by 2035\">go all-electric by 2035<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there&rsquo;s no need to wait until then&mdash;most major automakers (including GM) already offer at least one EV in their lineup. This new generation of EVs offers practical transportation for the everyday driver. Many late-model vehicles have a range of 200 to 350 miles on a single charge. These figures are helping to quell the general public&rsquo;s fear of a limited driving range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charging infrastructure is the final piece of the puzzle. Many critics have pointed to a lack of charging stations as their primary reason for dismissing EVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the number of chargers has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrel.gov\/docs\/fy20osti\/77508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"increasing since 2011\">increasing since 2011<\/a> and shows no sign of slowing down. As of the first quarter of 2020, there <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greencarcongress.com\/2020\/11\/20201111-nrel.html#:~:text=As%20of%20Q1%202020%2C%20there,in%20the%20number%20of%20EVSE.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"were 85,542 public and workplace chargers\">were 85,542 public and workplace chargers<\/a> available in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these factors&mdash;the government&rsquo;s push toward electrification, more long-range vehicles, and better infrastructure&mdash;are prompting more and more drivers to consider an EV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ev-batteries-1024x508.jpg\" alt=\"ev batteries\" class=\"wp-image-22982\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ev-batteries-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ev-batteries-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ev-batteries-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ev-batteries-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ev-batteries.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Automotive professionals need a unique skillset to keep electric vehicles on the road.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technicians Need a Unique Skillset to Fix EVs From Bumper-To-Bumper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eei.org\/resourcesandmedia\/newsroom\/Pages\/Press%20Releases\/EEI%20Celebrates%201%20Million%20Electric%20Vehicles%20on%20U-S-%20Roads.aspx#:~:text=EEI%2FIEI%20report%3A-,The%20number%20of%20EVs%20on%20U.S.%20roads%20is%20projected%20to,on%20U.S.%20roads%20in%202030.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Edison Electric Institute (EEI)\">Edison Electric Institute (EEI)<\/a>, there will be 18.7 million EVs operating in the United States by 2030. Automotive professionals will need a unique skillset to keep those vehicles on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one thing, a substantial amount of safety training and equipment is required to work on EVs. Servicing the high-voltage system without the proper training can result in severe personal injury or death. Anyone working on an EV must also invest in personal protective equipment, including high-voltage gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the most important asset of all is knowledge. Automotive professionals who work on EVs must be extremely knowledgeable about electronics and computer controls. Unfortunately, many of today&rsquo;s technicians struggle with even basic concepts (e.g., how to read wiring diagrams) when it comes to electrical diagnostics and repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cars of tomorrow will require more software updates than mechanical services&mdash;and the automotive repair industry needs to shift its focus to prepare technicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-battery-pack-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"electric car battery pack\" class=\"wp-image-22981\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-battery-pack-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-battery-pack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-battery-pack-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-battery-pack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-battery-pack-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/electric-car-battery-pack.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>One of the primary problems is that trade schools and technical colleges fall behind when it comes to EV training.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Auto Industry Needs to Change To Accommodate the Growing Number of EVs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, there are only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ase.com\/statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"1,540 technicians nationwide\">1,540 technicians nationwide<\/a> who hold Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in hybrids and EVs. That figure alone makes it clear that the automotive repair industry needs to make some changes to support the upcoming wave of electrified vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary problems is that trade schools and technical colleges fall behind when it comes to EV training. In part, this is because there aren&rsquo;t enough instructors who can teach EV-related material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because most automotive educators have been in the field for decades, many of them are more comfortable with carburetors than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-long-do-hybrid-batteries-last-tips-on-operation-and-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"hybrid battery\">hybrid battery<\/a> packs. There needs to be more formal EV training available to automotive instructors so they can teach the material to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the industry needs to work harder to attract and retain technicians. There has been a technician shortage&mdash;fueled primarily by low pay and unpleasant work conditions&mdash;that has been ongoing for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If technicians are expected to fix EVs, they need to be paid more, have better working conditions, and receive a lot more training. Otherwise, the automotive repair industry won&rsquo;t be able to keep up with the growing number of electrified vehicles&mdash;and drivers might suddenly find themselves missing their gas-guzzling SUVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need EV Parts? Get the Part You Need Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve got an EV, you&rsquo;re probably going to need parts for it eventually. After all, many vehicle parts wear and tear over time. Sometimes, they can also get damaged in unavoidable accidents. Some components that can get damaged include your EV&rsquo;s headlight, grille assembly, or mirrors. Good thing CarParts.com has the parts you need to get your EV back in tip-top shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All our parts are sourced from leading aftermarket manufacturers, so you can be confident in their performance and reliability. Our EV parts undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they&rsquo;re fit to look and function just like the original. Moreover, our strategically located warehouses let us ship your order quickly so you can get them in as fast as two business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are you waiting for? Get new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/ev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EV components\">EV components<\/a> here at CarParts.com today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>There&rsquo;s no doubt that an onslaught of electric vehicles (EVs) is coming&mdash;and it&rsquo;s coming soon. 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