The Expert Podcast

• We’ve talked about the barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption—price, charging stations, and driving range.
• But what about EV repairs and servicing? This is a major issue that often flies under the radar.
• As more car dealerships sell EVs, the demand for qualified EV service technicians is growing fast.
• While EVs have fewer moving parts and require less frequent repairs than gas-powered cars, they still need regular service—especially for brakes, tires, and battery maintenance.
• Traditional dealerships are struggling to adapt to the EV servicing model.
• Most mechanics have spent decades working on internal combustion engines, not electric drivetrains.
• Training for EV service is intense and can take weeks or months, which means techs are pulled from the shop and dealerships lose revenue in the short term.
• The cost of upgrading equipment is another barrier—some automakers require dealers to invest $200,000 or more for tools and diagnostic gear.
• Some dealerships are opting to take buyouts rather than invest in EV servicing capabilities.
• Example: General Motors requires every EV-selling dealership to have at least two fully EV-certified technicians, completing 60 specialized courses.
• Only 10% of technicians nationwide have completed the necessary EV training.
• This technician shortage could create massive bottlenecks in the future of electric mobility.
• Listeners are encouraged to reflect:
  • Do you own an EV?
  • Have you needed to get it serviced?
  • Did your dealership have the parts and trained staff?
  • Was it a smooth experience?