than independent repair facilities. However, only 50% of dealerships are prepared to handle repair needs of these vehicles. Service repairs on EVs are different from repairs on Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. You will see a heavy emphasis on safety with EVs. Safety - while critically important when working with any vehicle - intensifies with EVs. The level of power and voltage flowing through EV batteries being tenfold means that safety needs that heightened level of attention. Servicing an EV is significantly different from servicing an ICE vehicle. For example, many technicians today have not had the EV training on the difference of the major electric shock risk. There are several training programs, including OEM programs, that provide the necessary preparation and safety education for technicians handling these high-voltage vehicle repairs. SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2024 || FIXED OPS MAGAZINE 31