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Electric Vehicle (EV) Technician: Powertrain, Charging Systems, and Maintenance Principles
Online Training Academy

Level 3 | CPD approved | Lifetime Access | No Hidden Fees | 10 CPD Points

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
5 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts) and 1 PDF
Duration
1.4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • CPD Certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Electric vehicles are the future — and knowing how to maintain, diagnose, and service them makes you an essential part of that future. By enrolling in this course, you will gain up‑to‑date, practical knowledge of EV fundamentals, charging systems, & powertrain maintenance — skills that employers are actively seeking. In Canada, EV and automotive technicians typically earn around CAD $27 per hour (~CAD $57,100 per year).

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1: Core Vehicle Maintenance Principles
  • Module 2: (EV) Fundamentals
  • Module 3: EV Charging Systems
  • Module 4: EV Powertrain and Electronics
  • Module 5: EV Diagnostics and Maintenance

Key Features:

  • CPD Accredited
  • 10 CPD Points
  • Free Digital Certificate from Provider
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 5 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts) and 1 PDF

Duration: 1h and 24m

Course media

Description

This course begins with Module 1: Core Vehicle Maintenance Principles, covering foundational maintenance techniques common to all vehicles. Then in Module 2: (EV) Fundamentals you’ll learn about the basics of electric vehicles — how they differ from conventional cars, their components, and safety considerations. Module 3: EV Charging Systems dives into charging types, connectors, and correct charging procedures. Module 4: EV Powertrain and Electronics focuses on the electric motors, battery systems, and control electronics that drive EVs. Finally, Module 5: EV Diagnostics and Maintenance teaches how to identify, troubleshoot, and maintain EV‑specific systems — ensuring safety and longevity.

By completing this course, learners will build a solid foundation in both traditional vehicle maintenance and modern EV‑specific systems. They will understand how EV charging systems work, what distinguishes an EV powertrain from a conventional engine, and how to handle EV electronics safely. Participants will gain practical diagnostic and maintenance skills — enabling them to inspect battery health, perform routine service, diagnose faults in motors or charging circuits, and maintain overall vehicle performance. They will also learn general vehicle maintenance fundamentals that remain relevant across conventional and electric vehicles. Altogether, learners will be equipped to confidently work on EVs — from basic maintenance to complex diagnostics — making them valuable to garages, dealerships, and EV service centers.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand core vehicle maintenance principles.
  • Grasp EV fundamentals and safety requirements.
  • Explain EV charging systems and charging protocols.
  • Describe EV powertrain and electronics components.
  • Perform EV diagnostics and basic maintenance tasks.
  • Apply maintenance principles to both EV and conventional vehicles.

Who is this course for?

  • People seeking to start a career as EV or auto technicians.
  • Mechanics wanting to transition to electric vehicles.
  • Automotive students desiring EV‑specific expertise.
  • Garage owners needing hands‑on EV maintenance knowledge.
  • Anyone interested in future‑proofing their auto‑service skills.

Career path

  • EV Service Technician
  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Electric Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic
  • Vehicle Diagnostics Technician
  • Hybrid & EV Specialist Mechanic
  • Automotive Service Centre Technician

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

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