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How to become an Electric Vehicle Technician

As the automotive industry shifts rapidly toward electric and hybrid drivetrains, skilled technicians are essential.

Train with Remit Training to develop the knowledge and hands-on experience required to work safely and confidently with electric vehicle systems. 

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Remit Training - How to become an Electric Vehicle Technician

What does an Electric Vehicle Technician do?

Remit Training - How to become an Electric Vehicle Technician

Inspect & Test High-Voltage Systems

You’ll check batteries, wiring and HV modules, isolate circuits safely, and verify system integrity before work begins.

Diagnose & Repair Drive Trains

Using advanced diagnostic tools, you’ll locate faults in battery management, inverters and motors, then carry out repairs or component replacements.

Maintain Safety & Compliance

You’ll perform routine servicing, follow high-voltage safety procedures and ensure work meets manufacturer and regulatory standards.

66,788

In the UK hold an EV qualification, representing 28% of the UK automotive technician workforce.

25,435

Forecasted shortfall of qualified EV technicians by 2035, according to the IMI

Remit Training - How to become an Electric Vehicle Technician

Why This Career Matters

Electric vehicles are reshaping the future of transport, and skilled technicians are at the heart of that change. As an Electric Vehicle Technician, you’ll combine safety, precision, and cutting-edge technology to keep the next generation of vehicles running smoothly.

What makes this path stand out:

  • High demand – As EV adoption accelerates, workshops need qualified technicians who can diagnose, repair, and maintain electric and hybrid systems safely.
  • Safety expertise – You’ll gain specialist knowledge to handle high-voltage systems and protect both yourself and your customers.
  • Earn while you learn – Build hands-on experience working with live EV systems while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
  • Transferable skills – Your training applies across dealerships, independent garages, and fleet operations — opening diverse career routes in a fast-growing sector.

You’re not just repairing vehicles – you’re powering the transition to a cleaner, smarter automotive future.

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What You'll Learn

This programme is hands-on and future-focused, built around the real work technicians do in modern workshops. You’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and technical skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain electric and hybrid vehicles safely.

Core skills you’ll develop:

  • Workshop health and safety: Apply high-voltage awareness, PPE use, isolation procedures, and ventilation best practices.
  • Electric and hybrid systems: Understand battery modules, power electronics, motors, and inverters.
  • Diagnostics and repair: Identify faults, use diagnostic equipment, and perform safe repairs and replacements.
  • Compliance and standards: Ensure all work meets industry regulations and manufacturer specifications.
  • Technology awareness: Stay current with evolving EV technologies, including hydrogen and ADAS integration.

You’ll finish your training ready to work confidently with next-generation vehicles, equipped with the technical and safety expertise the industry demands.

 

Remit Training - How to become an Electric Vehicle Technician

What it's like Day to Day

No two days are the same – and that’s what makes this role exciting.

You’ll be part of a skilled workshop team, working on electric and hybrid vehicles across a range of service and repair tasks. One day you could be isolating a high-voltage battery for inspection; the next, diagnosing a complex fault in an electric drivetrain.

It’s a mix of:

  • Technical precision – safely isolating, testing, and repairing high-voltage components with attention to detail
  • Problem-solving – using advanced diagnostics to identify issues and restore system performance
  • Teamwork – collaborating with technicians and engineers to ensure vehicles meet safety and performance standards

If you’re curious, safety-focused, and enjoy working with cutting-edge technology, you’ll thrive in this hands-on, future-ready role.

Remit Training - How to become an Electric Vehicle Technician

What sort of role can an Electric Vehicle Technician move into?

After completing your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to step into roles such as: 

  • Electric Vehicle Technician / EV Technician 
  • Hybrid Vehicle Technician 
  • High-Voltage Vehicle Systems Technician 
  • Automotive Electrician (specialising in electric/hybrid vehicles) 
  • Vehicle Diagnostics Technician (EV systems) 

 These positions involve working on batteries, inverters, electric motors, regeneration systems, diagnostics, servicing and maintenance of modern electric/hybrid vehicles.  

Career Progression 

As you gain experience, you can move into more advanced and specialist roles, including: 

Senior EV Technician or EV Specialist

Taking on more complex diagnostics, training others, and focusing on electric drivetrain technologies.

Workshop Supervisor or Service Manager (Electric/Hybrid Vehicles)

Leading teams, managing workshop operations and electric-vehicle specific services. 

Fleet Electrification Engineer / Manager

Overseeing maintenance and service of electric vehicle fleets, infrastructure and specialist systems. 

Technical Specialist (Battery Systems / Charging Infrastructure)

Specialising in high-voltage systems, EV battery repair/replacement, and charger installations. 

Trainer or Assessor in Electric Vehicle Systems

Passing on your skills and knowledge to apprentices or technicians entering the electric vehicle field. 

Fill out the form to start your journey with Remit today.

From apprenticeships to tailored solutions and short courses, our programmes are built to unlock potential, fill skills gaps, and drive lasting impact for learners, leaders, and the businesses they power.

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If you’re ready to advance your career and become part of the vanguard of vehicle technology - let’s talk. 

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