EV Ready - Thatcham

Empowerment through EV training

Predictions show there will be more than 6.5 million battery electric vehicles on our roads by 2030.

This has major implications for anyone interacting with these vehicles through their work. Businesses must therefore ensure they are ready to handle EVs safely and efficiently, and it’s vital all employees have the appropriate skills and knowledge.

Acting now will not only ready businesses and employees for increased EV interaction, but will also secure a competitive advantage, and guard against potentially fatal mistakes being made at work.

Our EV Ready training

Thatcham Research’s new EV Ready Training Programme gives businesses and technical/non-technical employees vital skills and knowledge, and business owners peace of mind.

Our vehicle-led research and data expertise means we understand the electrification technology carmakers are bringing to the roads.

This, coupled with a record for providing world-class training at our IMI-accredited Automotive Academy, means Thatcham Research is uniquely qualified to provide EV Ready training solutions.

Our unique blended learning model

EV Ready delivers training outcomes through a unique blended learning model. This combines ecademy online learning content – developed by Thatcham Research experts – with face-to-face training at our Automotive Academy.

EV Ready training represents a valuable investment in a business and its employees.

Benefits include:

"“Our EV Ready programme gives technical and non-technical staff the EV skill and understanding that’s relevant to their job. Having technically-proficient employees is essential and allows businesses to embrace electrification technology with confidence and secure a competitive advantage during a period of significant change.”"

Dean Lander

Head of Repair Sector Services Thatcham Research

Online

'EV Aware' e-learning modules with tailored content for non-technical/contact employees and technical employees/managers. Learning topics include technology identification, health and safety, working voltages and equipment, vehicle design, components, and repair.

Face to face

A Level 3 IMI-accredited qualification for technical employees, that builds towards achieving the ‘Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement’ standard. Safety and repair assessments are carried out at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy.

Certification

A bodyshop certificate issued by Thatcham Research, highlighting the employees that have successfully completed the programme. It demonstrates that a business has made a concerted effort to undertake EV training, and confirms employees have completed the ‘EV Aware’ modules. It also shows a minimum of two people within the business have gained the Level 3 IMI qualification.