The introduction of electric vehicles in history started in the 1800s, with technology and development progressing to create the modern electric and high voltage vehicles we see on the roads today.
The potential benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) has driven rising interest when it comes to purchasing and owning an EV, leading the industry to see more on the road. With more lower cost EV models coming on the market and hundreds of new charges are built across Australia, EV sales will only continue to grow.
The growth in EVs appearing in the market will also see a rise in such vehicles appearing in collision repair businesses. Technicians will be expected to have a thorough understanding in the reprogramming of vehicle software, coding and repairing high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems.
As a part of I-CAR’s global initiative to prepare and support the industry for this shift in vehicle type appearing more often in collision repair businesses, the online course Understanding High Voltage Safety has been made available to all at no cost.
This 45 minute course the major parts of an electric vehicle high voltage (HV) system, HV safety measures in vehicle design and methods to reduce shock risks. It introduces elements of electricity and relationship between voltage, current and resistance with high voltage systems. The course will also explore the effects of electricity on the body and the required PPE when working around such situations.
With safety for both the technician and in the repair being paramount, I-CAR Australia invites anyone and everyone to this free course, and encourages the collision repair industry to be prepared for the future that is EV.